Dr. Richard Schaefer, MD
Orthopaedic Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307 • +1-875-555-8521
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Washington Percentiles
NPI #1831247956 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Richard Schaefer (MD, NPI 1831247956) at Orthopaedic Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington with 749 annual clinical services (203 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.86σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (3.13th Washington percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 15 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Schaefer is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 170 annual services, $79–$109 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 128/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 90/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Richard Schaefer in Washington (20307) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at Orthopaedic Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.72/5 from 19 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Schaefer (MD, NPI #1831247956) includes accredited doctoral training (2017, 9 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across DC.
Compared against Washington, DC Orthopedic Surgery peers
749 annual services across 203 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from DC Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 170 | 12th | $79 – $109 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 128 | 12th | $84 – $116 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 90 | 12th | $47 – $65 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 52 | 12th | $114 – $156 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 33 | 12th | $732 – $1003 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (15 HCPCS billing breadth) | 276 | 3.13th | $89 – $129 |
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Dr. Richard Schaefer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Schaefer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1831247956 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (20307) |
| Dr. Schaefer Washington CMS Volume Rank | 3.13th Pct (749 CMS svcs; Z -0.864σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (DC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Washington, DC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.94/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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