Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Alan E. Schaffer work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Alan E. Schaffer at 2 hospitals: Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York and St Peter's Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Alan E. Schaffer see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Albany, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Alan E. Schaffer's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Alan E. Schaffer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alan E. Schaffer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Alan E. Schaffer offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Alan E. Schaffer offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Alan E. Schaffer?
- (518) 464-9999, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Alan E. Schaffer's NPI number?
- 1255310678. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Alan E. Schaffer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alan E. Schaffer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New YorkTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 330180
- St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 330057
Practice locations
Addresses where Alan E. Schaffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Pine W Plz, Suite 101Albany, NY 12205 (518) 464‑9999
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alan E. Schaffer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St Peters Hospital of the City of Albany271 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255310678 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians