Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Schafer, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Omaha, NE

  • NPI 1538240007
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8901 Indian Hills Dr, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 681144057
(402) 397-7057
fax (402) 397-6656

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 7, 2009
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #23063
Medicaid
NE #47077295213

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538240007. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,401
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$209,424
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43237 Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth 153 151 $158
43238 Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 133 126 $188
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 130 101 $72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 109 101 $81
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 108 108 $210
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 103 98 $91
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 89 83 $105
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 65 64 $118
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 59 59 $137
43274 Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope 58 50 $376

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in Omaha Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 429. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$11,206
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 25 $11,193.21
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $13.14

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$8,840
Travel and Lodging
$1,207
Food and Beverage
$1,159

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
655
Patients
245
Total drug cost
$87,219
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 167 154 $3,988
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 163 49 $2,412
Omeprazole Generic 94 30 $1,833
Mesalamine Generic 30 0 $25,270
Rabeprazole Sodium Generic 26 0 $1,229
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 25 0 $41,771
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 20 0 $211
Balsalazide Disodium Generic 19 0 $4,607
Ursodiol Generic 19 0 $3,430
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 18 0 $444

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Schafer's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Schafer practices Gastroenterology Physician in Omaha, NE.
Where does Dr. Michael Schafer practice?
Dr. Michael Schafer practices at 8901 Indian Hills Dr, Omaha, NE 681144057. Office phone: 4023977057.
What is Dr. Michael Schafer's NPI?
Dr. Michael Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538240007, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Schafer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Schafer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Schafer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth (HCPCS 43237); Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43238); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.