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Psychiatry

Rebecca L. Schaeffer, MD

Sees patients in Buffalo, NY · Amherst, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Rebecca L. Schaeffer, MD is a psychiatrist at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215. Phone: (716) 898-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1437312683. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (716) 898‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Erie County Medical Center Corporation (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rebecca L. Schaeffer, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Rebecca L. Schaeffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rebecca L. Schaeffer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Rebecca L. Schaeffer's NPI number?
1437312683. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rebecca L. Schaeffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rebecca L. Schaeffer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Erie County Medical Center Corporation319 clinicians in the group
  • University Psychiatric Practice Inc11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Erie County Medical Center Corporation

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437312683
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians