GARY E. SCHAFFEL M.D. – NPI #1336123884
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

GARY SCHAFFEL is a physician located in LAKE FOREST, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336123884 to GARY SCHAFFEL on November 29, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 05, 2024. 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 GARY SCHAFFEL below.

NPI Profile for
GARY E. SCHAFFEL

NPI Number
1336123884
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GARY E. SCHAFFEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
990 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2654
Phone: (847) 234-8100 Fax: (847) 234-8199
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 05, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GARY SCHAFFEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherTAX IDENTIFICATION205568397
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 IL 036093564

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
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 1994
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
GARY SCHAFFEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
      2650 RIDGE AVE
      EVANSTON, IL 60201
    • NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
      1000 N WESTMORELAND ROAD
      LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
    • NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      251 E HURON ST
      CHICAGO, IL 60611
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ASSURE HOME HEALTHCARE, INC
      28140 N. BRADLEY RD
      LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
  • NURSING HOME
    • LAKE FOREST PLACE
      1100 PEMBRIDGE DRIVE
      LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

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