24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schaeffer, Internist in Valatie, NY?
Where did Dr. Schaeffer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Internal Medicine | New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Albert Einstein | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Schaeffer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schaeffer speak?
Dr. Schaeffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Schaeffer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Schaeffer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Schaeffer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Blood Glucose
- Prediabetes (Glucose Tolerance)
- Borderline Diabetes (Oral)
- Glucose Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7302: Impaired glucose tolerance (oral)
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Schaeffer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Schaeffer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Schaeffer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schaeffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schaeffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 392-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schaeffer accept in Valatie, NY?
Dr. Schaeffer in Valatie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schaeffer's office located?
Dr. Michael Schaeffer's Primary Practice
1301 River St Ste 204
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 392-8600
What hospitals are Dr. Schaeffer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Schaeffer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AMERICAN COLLEGE PHYSICIANS
Member
AMA
Member
What is Dr. Schaeffer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schaeffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386734325.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaeffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schaeffer
What is Dr. Michael Schaeffer's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.