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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schaefer, Critical Care Internist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Paul Schaefer, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Schaefer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schaefer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schaefer’s office at (361) 761-1000.
What languages does Dr. Schaefer speak?
Dr. Schaefer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Schaefer typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Schaefer typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Schaefer may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schaefer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schaefer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 761-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schaefer accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Schaefer in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
Mercy Care
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Schaefer's office located?
Dr. Paul Schaefer's Primary Practice
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 680
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(361) 761-1000
What is Dr. Schaefer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598298499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaefer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schaefer
What is Dr. Paul Schaefer's specialty?
Dr. Schaefer is a Critical Care Internist near Phoenix, AZ.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Paul Schaefer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Paul Schaefer accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Paul Schaefer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Schaefer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office at (361) 761-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Schaefer?
Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office at (361) 761-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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