Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joel W. Schaefer work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel W. Schaefer at 3 hospitals: Aspen Valley Hospital District, Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and Montrose Regional Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joel W. Schaefer see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Grand Junction, CO, Montrose, CO and Aspen, CO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joel W. Schaefer's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Joel W. Schaefer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel W. Schaefer 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 Joel W. Schaefer?
- (970) 243-0900, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joel W. Schaefer's NPI number?
- 1558474676. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joel W. Schaefer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel W. Schaefer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Aspen Valley Hospital DistrictAspen, CO · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 061324
- Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional HospitalGrand Junction, CO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 060023
- Montrose Regional HealthMontrose, CO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 060006
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel W. Schaefer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2440 N 11st StGrand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 243‑0900
- 3330 S Rio Grande Ave, 210 Mrh Spine and Pain CtrMontrose, CO 81401 (970) 252‑2584
- 401 Castle Creek RdAspen, CO 81611 (970) 925‑1120
- 501 Airport RdRifle, CO 81650 (970) 625‑6462
- 501 Airport Rd, Fl 2Rifle, CO 81650 (970) 625‑6462
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel W. Schaefer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc148 clinicians in the group
- Grand River Hospital District80 clinicians in the group
- Colorado Surgical Affiliates LLC52 clinicians in the group
- Aspen Valley Hospital District38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Grand Junction
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Junction, CO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558474676 |
| 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