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Family Practice

James W. Schaffer, MD

Works at hospitals in Charlotte, NC · North Carolina

Summary

James W. Schaffer, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Charlotte, NC. NPI 1679559900. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James W. Schaffer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
Duke University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Atrium Health North Market Network LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James W. Schaffer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James W. Schaffer at 1 hospital: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James W. Schaffer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Charlotte, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James W. Schaffer's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does James W. Schaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. 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.
What is the phone number for James W. Schaffer?
(704) 667-0670, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James W. Schaffer's NPI number?
1679559900. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James W. Schaffer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Schaffer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James W. Schaffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James W. Schaffer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Atrium Health North Market Network LLC158 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679559900
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians