Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carol Schaffer, NP-C
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Family Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Albuquerque, NM
- NPI 1831497288
- Accepts Medicare
- 47 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1003 Camino Ranchitos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 871141829
(267) 307-4577
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 1, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1979 — 47 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LP2300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (5)
- New Mexico #CNP-01750 · Pennsylvania #SP011254 · New Mexico #CNP01750 · Texas #AP120383 · Colorado #C-APN.0002817-C-NP
- Medicaid
- NM #68151071
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831497288. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
437
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$33,819
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 243 | 60 | $73 | |
99348 |
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 65 | 36 | $62 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 59 | 27 | $102 | |
99441 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | 28 | 20 | $44 | |
G0181 |
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow | 24 | 18 | $85 | |
99350 |
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | 18 | 17 | $153 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,465
Patients
310
Total drug cost
$127,120
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 340 | 45 | $4,254 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 248 | 34 | $3,251 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 228 | 28 | $1,846 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 225 | 30 | $2,680 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 171 | 22 | $1,944 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 170 | 23 | $736 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 158 | 26 | $1,604 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 157 | 20 | $2,702 |
| Buspirone Hcl | Generic | 150 | 22 | $3,112 |
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 136 | 15 | $1,709 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carol Schaffer's medical specialty?
Dr. Carol Schaffer practices Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Carol Schaffer practice?
Dr. Carol Schaffer practices at 1003 Camino Ranchitos Nw, Albuquerque, NM 871141829. Office phone: 2673074577.
What is Dr. Carol Schaffer's NPI?
Dr. Carol Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831497288, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carol Schaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carol Schaffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carol Schaffer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442); Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99348); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.