2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1477817336 DPM
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STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in GLEN ALLEN, Virginia. 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
637
Medicare Part D claims · 316 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$711.34
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM filed 637 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in GLEN ALLEN, Virginia, prescribing 98% generic.

637
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$711.34
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

637 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2012

NPI 1477817336

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

637 106% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Virginia

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 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).

STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 3974 SPRINGFIELD RD, GLEN ALLEN, VA, 23060, with a listed phone of (804) 273-1717. NPI 1477817336 was issued on 06/26/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHAEFFER 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 637 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 316 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count. 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.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

3974 SPRINGFIELD RD
GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060

Provider Details

NPI 1477817336
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM 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.

FOOT CENTER INC
KILMARNOCK, VA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$711

Largest payer

Fortis Surgical, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 637 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

637
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
316
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
680
Total Day Supply
15,793
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 91, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
194
Methylprednisolone
88
Mupirocin
68
Ammonium Lactate
51
Meloxicam
47
Terbinafine Hcl
32
Ciclopirox
28
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
24

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

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's 637 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's specialty?
STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in GLEN ALLEN, Virginia. Credentials: DPM.
How much does STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM wrote 637 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 316 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM located?
STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM is located at 3974 SPRINGFIELD RD, GLEN ALLEN, VA, 23060. Phone: (804) 273-1717.
What is STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's NPI number?
STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477817336, issued on 06/26/2012.
Does STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Methylprednisolone, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM accept Medicare?
STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 637 Part D claims and 316 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's credentials?
STEVEN SCHAEFFER, DPM's NPI is 1477817336 with credentials DPM. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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