Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Gary Schafer, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Forest City, NC
- NPI 1306889134
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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181 Daniel RD
Forest City, NC 280437151
(828) 286-9036 - Mailing address
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Po Box 19305
Charlotte, NC 282199305
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 15, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #36033
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306889134. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,434
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$173,853
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,007 | 700 | $87 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 86 | 86 | $108 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 72 | 69 | $123 | |
95810 |
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) | 53 | 50 | $565 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 50 | 43 | $54 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 49 | 49 | $161 | |
95811 |
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | 44 | 44 | $578 | |
94070 |
Test to measure lung airway sensitivity | 32 | 32 | $27 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 15 | 15 | $72 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 15 | 15 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 130. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insmed, Inc. | 1 | $16.24 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
7,248
Patients
1,640
Total drug cost
$2,260,891
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 1,381 | 253 | $1,179,225 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 1,269 | 251 | $30,786 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 1,015 | 189 | $543,807 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 950 | 192 | $9,572 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 886 | 244 | $31,586 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 384 | 165 | $2,023 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 239 | 38 | $134,013 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 195 | 95 | $9,423 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 180 | 43 | $106,312 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 167 | 44 | $52,060 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gary Schafer's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Schafer practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Forest City, NC.
Where does Dr. Gary Schafer practice?
Dr. Gary Schafer practices at 181 Daniel RD, Forest City, NC 280437151. Office phone: 8282869036.
What is Dr. Gary Schafer's NPI?
Dr. Gary Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306889134, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Schafer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Schafer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Schafer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.