Dr. Benjamin Schaefer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Poughkeepsie, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Albany Medical Center Hospital, Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus, Health Alliance Hospital Mary's Avenue Campus, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Dr. Benjamin Schaefer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Practice Pc. Dr. Benjamin Schaefer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (845) 473-1188 to request Dr. Benjamin Schaefer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1 Columbia St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3924

Phone 1: (845) 473-1188


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Benjamin Schaefer
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3072526581
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 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. Benjamin Schaefer graduated from medical school in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1083649263
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 13, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He 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 - He does not 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 - He 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 - He 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. Benjamin Schaefer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Benjamin Schaefer has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 26 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Practice Pc


Practice Locations

1 Columbia St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3924
Phone: (845) 473-1188
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, March 13, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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