Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alethea Schaffer

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Physical Therapist · Saint Paul, MN

  • NPI 1053802835
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1390 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 232-7000
Additional location
1745 James Ave
Saint Paul, MN 551052114
(612) 743-3771
Mailing address
1745 James Ave
Saint Paul, MN 551052114

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 31, 2018
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #11126

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053802835. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
730
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$18,115
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 534 23 $22
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 176 29 $25
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 20 19 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in Saint Paul Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alethea Schaffer's medical specialty?
Dr. Alethea Schaffer practices Physical Therapist in Saint Paul, MN.
Where does Dr. Alethea Schaffer practice?
Dr. Alethea Schaffer practices at 1390 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104. Office phone: 6512327000.
What is Dr. Alethea Schaffer's NPI?
Dr. Alethea Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053802835, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alethea Schaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alethea Schaffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alethea Schaffer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (HCPCS 97161). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.