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Dr. Katherine Schafer, DO

Pediatrician

Birmingham, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schafer, Pediatrician in Birmingham, MI?

    Dr. Katherine Schafer, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Birmingham, MI. She is board certified. Dr. Schafer is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schafer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schafer’s office at (248) 645-1740.

    Is Dr. Schafer board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Schafer, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Schafer speak?

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

    • English
    • Polish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Schafer typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Schafer typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Schafer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schafer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 645-1740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schafer accept in Birmingham, MI?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Henry Ford Health System

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Schafer's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Schafer's Primary Practice

    2055 E 14 Mile Rd Ste 120

    Birmingham, MI 48009

    (248) 645-1740

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    What is Dr. Schafer's NPI number?A 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 1932396264.

    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. Katherine Schafer's specialty?

    Dr. Schafer is a Pediatrician near Birmingham, MI.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Schafer is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills 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

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    Is Dr. Katherine Schafer accepting new patients in Birmingham, MI?

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

    Does Dr. Katherine Schafer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schafer's office at (248) 645-1740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Schafer?

    Please contact Dr. Schafer's office at (248) 645-1740 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Schafer's office located?

    Dr. Schafer's office is located in Birmingham, MI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Schafer have?

    Dr. Katherine Schafer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.