Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-150, Chicago, IL 60611 • +1-630-555-3256
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1821134883 • CBSA 16980 • Urology
Statistical peer benchmarking across IL Urology providers positions Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD in Chicago at -0.63σ (5.71th city percentile / 0.79th state percentile, 245 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Edward Schaeffer (60611) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (247 yearly units, 12th metro rank), rounded out by 51798 and 52000.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Schaeffer (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $222.00 (community reported average: $222.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 21-minute average reception wait, and a 4.69/5 modern protocol openness score across 17 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1821134883) confirms Dr. Edward Schaeffer's MD standing serving CBSA 16980 with a 4.54/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Chicago, IL Urology peers
686 annual services across 245 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Urology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation | 247 | 12th | $458 – $627 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 185 | 12th | $191 – $262 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 117 | 12th | $935 – $1281 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 82 | 12th | $259 – $354 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 55 | 12th | $645 – $883 |
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Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Schaeffer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1821134883 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60611) |
| Dr. Schaeffer Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 5.71th Pct (686 CMS svcs; Z -0.633σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Urology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chicago, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.69/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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