Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dale Schaefer, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Great Falls, MT

  • NPI 1609951631
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1300 28Th St S, Suite 7
Great Falls, MT 594055296
(406) 454-0375
fax (406) 454-0377

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 8, 2024
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Montana #6855
Medicaid
MT #0000089726

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609951631. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
88
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$9,133
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 21 $97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 23 23 $129
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 20 $66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 17 17 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Great Falls Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$210
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, INC. 10 $181.73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $27.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$210

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$92
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $92

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Dale Schaefer's medical specialty?
Dr. Dale Schaefer practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Great Falls, MT.
Where does Dr. Dale Schaefer practice?
Dr. Dale Schaefer practices at 1300 28Th St S, Great Falls, MT 594055296. Office phone: 4064540375.
What is Dr. Dale Schaefer's NPI?
Dr. Dale Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609951631, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dale Schaefer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dale Schaefer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dale Schaefer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.