CAROL A. MILLER-SCHAEFFER MD – NPI #1912970443
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

CAROL MILLER-SCHAEFFER is a physician located in POTTSVILLE, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912970443 to CAROL MILLER-SCHAEFFER on February 07, 2006. 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 previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 09, 2018. 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 CAROL MILLER-SCHAEFFER below.

NPI Profile for
CAROL A. MILLER-SCHAEFFER

NPI Number
1912970443
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CAROL A. MILLER-SCHAEFFER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
106 S CLAUDE A LORD BLVD
POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
Phone: (570) 622-4209 Fax: (570) 622-1386
Mailing address
PO BOX 783311
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178-3311
Phone: (484) 884-4500 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CAROL MILLER-SCHAEFFER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE SHIELDPA0000675657
OTHERCAPITAL BLUE CROSSPA01143401
OTHERFEDERAL BLACK LUNGPA203010
OTHERFEDERAL EMPLOYEES COMPPA116993900
OTHERGEISINGER HEALTH PLANPA7095
OTHERKEYSTONEPA01143401
OTHERKEYSTONE SPECIALISTPA0998130
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARE PBAPA110118250
OTHERUS HEALTHCAREPA0473231
MEDICAIDPA0012465150002
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)		 PA MD042053L

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
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
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
CAROL MILLER-SCHAEFFER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
      100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE
      DANVILLE, PA 17822
    • SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
      420 SOUTH JACKSON STREET
      POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
      1502 ROUTE 61 HIGHWAY SOUTH
      POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
    • BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.
      1611 POND ROAD SUITE 103
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
  • NURSING HOME
    • BROAD MOUNTAIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      500 WEST LAUREL STREET
      FRACKVILLE, PA 17931
    • GARDENS AT YORK TERRACE, THE
      2401 WEST MARKET STREET
      POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
    • POTTSVILLE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
      420 PULASKI DRIVE
      POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
    • SCHUYLKILL CENTER
      1000 SCHUYLKILL MANOR RD
      POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
    • TREMONT HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
      44 DONALDSON ROAD
      TREMONT, PA 17981
  • HOSPICE
    • ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
      1502 ROUTE 61 HIGHWAY SOUTH
      POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
    • COMPASSUS - GREATER PHILADELPHIA
      601 OFFICE CENTER DRIVE SUITE 125
      FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

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