Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gregory Schafer, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Columbus, NE

  • NPI 1265546832
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4508 38Th St Ste 157
Columbus, NE 686011668
(402) 562-8445
Mailing address
7261 Mercy RD
Omaha, NE 681242311

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 6, 2017
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #18197

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265546832. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,739
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$210,896
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 787 332 $118
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 773 367 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 566 289 $83
85610 Blood test, clotting time 321 28 $4
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 255 255 $119
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 192 25 $1
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 153 100 $10
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 93 39 $6
81003 Automated urinalysis test 87 61 $2
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 85 61 $61

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Columbus Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 1 $14.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$14

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,440
Patients
938
Total drug cost
$196,257
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 502 103 $6,083
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 495 100 $7,269
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 355 86 $6,825
Simvastatin Generic 341 77 $4,340
Omeprazole Generic 323 60 $3,800
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 291 69 $2,937
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 291 69 $3,992
Gabapentin Generic 278 56 $5,239
Lisinopril Generic 275 66 $2,822
Potassium Chloride Generic 256 49 $4,668

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gregory Schafer's medical specialty?
Dr. Gregory Schafer practices Internal Medicine Physician in Columbus, NE.
Where does Dr. Gregory Schafer practice?
Dr. Gregory Schafer practices at 4508 38Th St Ste 157, Columbus, NE 686011668. Office phone: 4025628445.
What is Dr. Gregory Schafer's NPI?
Dr. Gregory Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265546832, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gregory Schafer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gregory Schafer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gregory Schafer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.