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Dr. Michael Schafer, MD

Dr. Michael Schafer, MD

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schafer, Gastroenterologist in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Michael Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schafer graduated from University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB and completed his residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Schafer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schafer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schafer’s office at (402) 397-7057.

    Where did Dr. Schafer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Nebraska - Gastroenterology, Omaha, NE | University of Nebraska Medical Center

    • Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB | University of Nebraska College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Schafer board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Schafer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Schafer speak?

    Dr. Schafer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Schafer treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Schafer 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. Schafer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Abdominal Imaging
    • Abnormal belly scan
    • Unusual abdominal imaging
    • Abdominal scan findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R935: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other abdominal regions, including retroperitoneum

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Schafer perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Schafer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Schafer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagus Dilation with Balloon Endoscopy
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • ERCP with Gallstone or Pancreatic Stone Removal
    • ERCP with Biopsy
    • Small Intestine Endoscopy to Stop Bleeding
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Mucosal Resection
    • Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
    • Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Enteroscopy
    • Diagnostic Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Scope
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • EGD with Esophageal Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Balloon Dilation
    • Swallowing Tube Widening
    • Esophageal Stricture Dilation
    • Sigmoidoscopy with EUS
    • Lower Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam with Ultrasound
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Stone Lithotripsy
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Biopsy
    • Bile Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
    • Pancreatic Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
    • Enteroscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Small Bowel Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Deep Enteroscopy
    • Intestinal Bleeding Treatment Endoscopy
    • Enteroscopy with Biopsy
    • Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43254: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic mucosal resection
    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 44360: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 43233: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of esophagus with balloon (30 mm diameter or larger) (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
    • 45341: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic ultrasound examination
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43265: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with destruction of calculi, any method (eg, mechanical, electrohydraulic, lithotripsy)
    • 43261: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 44366: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with control of bleeding (eg, injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, plasma coagulator)
    • 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Balloon Dilation
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
    • Colon polyp removal
    • Colon tumor destruction
    • Therapeutic colonoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Dilation
    • Colon Dilation during Colonoscopy
    • Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Colon

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 45386: Colonoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with EUS-FNA
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Esophageal/Stomach Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43238: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • Diagnostic ERCP
    • ERCP with Bile Duct Dilation
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Dilation
    • Bile Duct Widening via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Balloon Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
    • 43260: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43277: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with trans-endoscopic balloon dilation of biliary/pancreatic duct(s) or of ampulla (sphincteroplasty), including sphincterotomy, when performed, each duct

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
    • Esophageal Widening
    • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
    • Swallowing Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair
    • EGD with Ablation
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
    • Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
    • EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
    • Esophageal ultrasound
    • Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
    • Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)
    • 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
    • EGD for Foreign Body
    • Gastroscopy for Object Removal
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body

    CPT Codes:

    • 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
    • EGD with Stent
    • Esophageal Stent Placement
    • Stomach Stent Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • POEM Procedure (Esophageal Myotomy)
    • Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
    • Esophageal Muscle Cutting
    • Achalasia Treatment
    • Transoral Esophageal Myotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43497: Lower esophageal myotomy, transoral (ie, peroral endoscopic myotomy [POEM])

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoidoscopy with Mucosal Resection (Polyp Removal)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with EMR
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Colon

    CPT Codes:

    • 45349: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Tube Placement into Bile or Pancreatic Duct
    • ERCP Cannulation
    • Bile Duct Cannulation
    • Pancreatic Duct Access (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43273: Endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s) (List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Transoral EUS-FNA
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Ultrasound-Guided Injection
    • Upper Endoscopy with EUS Injection
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
    • Transmural Injection via Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43253: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural injection of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, neurolytic agent) or fiducial marker(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Pseudocyst Drainage
    • Endoscopic Pseudocyst Drainage
    • Transoral Pseudocyst Stent Placement
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage (Endoscopic)
    • Stomach Cyst Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 43240: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transmural drainage of pseudocyst (includes placement of transmural drainage catheter[s]/stent[s], when performed, and endoscopic ultrasound, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Small Intestine Endoscopy (Enteroscopy)
    • Small bowel scope
    • Enteroscopy
    • Ileum endoscopy
    • Diagnostic intestinal endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44376: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
    • Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
    • Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
    • Esophageal distension test
    • Balloon provocation test
    • Esophageal pain study

    CPT Codes:

    • 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Esophageal pH Test
    • Esophageal pH Test
    • Bravo pH Test
    • Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
    • Acid Reflux Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation

    Does Dr. Schafer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schafer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 397-7057 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schafer accept in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Schafer in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthcare Advantage

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Westrock

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    Where is Dr. Schafer's office located?

    Dr. Michael Schafer's Primary Practice

    8901 Indian Hills Dr Ste 200

    Omaha, NE 68114

    (402) 397-7057

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    Dr. Michael Schafer's Practice 2

    7500 Mercy Rd

    Omaha, NE 68124

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    Dr. Michael Schafer's Practice 3

    16901 Lakeside Hills Ct

    Omaha, NE 68130

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    What is Dr. Schafer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538240007.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schafer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schafer

    What is Dr. Michael Schafer's specialty?

    Dr. Schafer is a Gastroenterologist near Omaha, NE. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Schafer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Schafer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schafer is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE, CHI Health Lakeside Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Women's Hospital, Bellevue Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Michael Schafer accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Schafer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Schafer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schafer's office at (402) 397-7057 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Schafer?

    Please contact Dr. Schafer's office at (402) 397-7057 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Schafer have?

    Dr. Michael Schafer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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