# Theodore Schafer, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/theodore-schafer-md-1609851591
NPI: 1609851591
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Theodore Schafer, MD is a gastroenterology based in New Bedford, MA practicing at Southcoast Physicians Group Inc with NPI 1609851591.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Gastroenterology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIFORMED SERVICES UHS FE HEBERT SCHOOL OF MED
- Graduation year: 1993
- NPI: 1609851591 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1609851591))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Southcoast Physicians Group Inc
- Address: 101 Page St, New Bedford, MA, 027403464
- Phone: (508) 973-5919
- Group practice size: 868 members

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 13 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Massachusetts](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-massachusetts) — 3 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [BCBS Massachusetts HMO](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-massachusetts-hmo) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Theodore Schafer, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1609851591).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 5 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $105.

Largest disclosed payer: ABBVIE INC. ($24 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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