Quick answers
- Does Douglas R. Stafford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas R. Stafford 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Douglas R. Stafford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 94 Original Medicare patients and 301 services for Douglas R. Stafford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas R. Stafford's NPI number?
- 1598767196. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Douglas R. Stafford, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 94 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 301 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)76 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)70 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 services
- Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance (36482)35 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)29 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis48%
- High cholesterol46%
- High blood pressure39%
- Anxiety20%
- Depression17%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas R. Stafford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2109 N Main StCoeur D Alene, ID 83814 (208) 676‑0104
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Coeur D Alene
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Coeur D Alene, ID — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598767196 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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