23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schaffer, Internist in Sebastian, FL?
Where did Dr. Schaffer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: East Tennessee State University / Quillen College Of Medicine | Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Health
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | U OF BUFFALO SUNY SCH OF MED BIOMEDICAL SCI
Is Dr. Schaffer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Starleen 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lipoprotein Metabolism Disorder
- Lipid Metabolism Disorder
- Lipoprotein Processing Problems
- Fat Metabolism Disorders
- Lipid Transport Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7889: Other lipoprotein metabolism disorders
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Schaffer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Starleen 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 (772) 388-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schaffer accept in Sebastian, FL?
Dr. Schaffer in Sebastian, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Federal government of the United States
Health First Shared Services
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schaffer's office located?
Dr. Starleen Schaffer's Primary Practice
7765 144th St Unit 4
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 388-4000
What hospitals are Dr. Schaffer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
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 1407855174.
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. Starleen 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.