2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1174767123 MD
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PAUL SCHAEFER, MD

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in STILLWATER, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
80
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: PAUL SCHAEFER, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in STILLWATER, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 80 claims across 53 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PAUL SCHAEFER, MD filed 80 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across STILLWATER, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL SCHAEFER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL SCHAEFER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2009

NPI 1174767123

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

2,087 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

80 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,242

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

1. Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

PAUL SCHAEFER, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in STILLWATER, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1174767123. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PAUL SCHAEFER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1500 CURVE CREST BLVD W, STILLWATER, MN, 55082, with a listed phone of (651) 439-1234. NPI 1174767123 was issued on 04/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHAEFER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 80 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $447 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1500 CURVE CREST BLVD W
STILLWATER, MN 55082

Provider Details

NPI 1174767123
Specialty Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL SCHAEFER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC
STILLWATER, MN
TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC
BLOOMINGTON, MN
WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL INC
NEW RICHMOND, WI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

80
Total Claims
$447
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
84
Total Day Supply
1,637
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$447
Opioid Claims
21 (26.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.66
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tizanidine Hcl
23
Prednisone
13
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Celecoxib
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How PAUL SCHAEFER, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL SCHAEFER, MD's 80 claims are below the specialty average of 1,242.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SCHAEFER.

Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL SCHAEFER, MD's specialty?
PAUL SCHAEFER, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in STILLWATER, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL SCHAEFER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL SCHAEFER, MD wrote 80 Medicare Part D claims totaling $447 in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL SCHAEFER, MD located?
PAUL SCHAEFER, MD is located at 1500 CURVE CREST BLVD W, STILLWATER, MN, 55082. Phone: (651) 439-1234.
What is PAUL SCHAEFER, MD's NPI number?
PAUL SCHAEFER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174767123, issued on 04/21/2009.
Does PAUL SCHAEFER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL SCHAEFER, MD had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.3%.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL SCHAEFER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL SCHAEFER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Prednisone, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL SCHAEFER, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL SCHAEFER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 80 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL SCHAEFER, MD's credentials?
PAUL SCHAEFER, MD's NPI is 1174767123 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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