Dr. Andrea Schaffner

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Andrea Schaffner, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Chester, Connecticut. She attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Middlesex Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Andrea Schaffner also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mhs Primary Care, Inc. Dr. Andrea Schaffner accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (860) 526-4945 to request Dr. Andrea Schaffner the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 150 Main St
Chester, CT 06412-1340

Phone 1: (860) 526-4945


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Andrea Schaffner
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9739266297
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 46 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Andrea Schaffner attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1922035005
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 26, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Andrea Schaffner

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Andrea Schaffner has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 46 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Mhs Primary Care, Inc


Practice Locations

150 Main St
Chester, CT 06412-1340
Phone: (860) 526-4945
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 6, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Andrea Schaffner [NPI: 1922035005]Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine

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