Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Gary R. Schafer work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Gary R. Schafer at 4 hospitals: Advent Health Polk, Atrium Health Cleveland, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health and Rutherford Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Gary R. Schafer see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Charlotte, NC and Forest City, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Gary R. Schafer's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists) and Internal Medicine.
- Does Gary R. Schafer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary R. Schafer 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.
- What is the phone number for Gary R. Schafer?
- (828) 287-9504, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Gary R. Schafer's NPI number?
- 1306889134. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Gary R. Schafer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary R. Schafer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Advent Health PolkColumbus, NC · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 341322
- Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340021
- Carolinas Medical Center/Behav HealthCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340113
- Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340013
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary R. Schafer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203
- 181 Daniel RdForest City, NC 28043
- 181 Daniel Rd AForest City, NC 28043 (828) 287‑9504
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary R. Schafer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306889134 |
| 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