35 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Schaffer, Internist in Clearwater, FL?
Where did Dr. Schaffer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Schaffer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schaffer speak?
Dr. Schaffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Schaffer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Schaffer 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. Schaffer. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Schaffer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Schaffer 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. Schaffer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 799-6255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schaffer accept in Clearwater, FL?
Dr. Schaffer in Clearwater, FL 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schaffer's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Schaffer's Primary Practice
2424 Enterprise Rd Ste C
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 799-6255
What hospitals are Dr. Schaffer affiliated with?
Dr. Schaffer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Schaffer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245283902.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schaffer
What is Dr. Benjamin Schaffer'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.