JOSEPH Z. SCHAFTEL MD – NPI #1679868046
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

JOSEPH SCHAFTEL is a physician located in FALLS CHURCH, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679868046 to JOSEPH SCHAFTEL on June 14, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jul 14, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH SCHAFTEL below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH Z. SCHAFTEL

NPI Number
1679868046
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH Z. SCHAFTEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3300 GALLOWS ROAD
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Phone: (703) 776-3582 Fax:
Mailing address
3300 GALLOWS RD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042-3300
Phone: (703) 776-4001 Fax: (703) 776-7113
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 14, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 VA 0101263880
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 VA 0101263880

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH SCHAFTEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL
      3300 GALLOWS ROAD
      FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042

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