Quick answers
- Does Samantha N. Schafer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha N. Schafer 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 Samantha N. Schafer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 62 services for Samantha N. Schafer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha N. Schafer's NPI number?
- 1942990379. 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 Samantha N. Schafer, 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 62 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)42 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).
- Anxiety68%
- Depression66%
- High blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol55%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha N. Schafer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2621 Greenhaven RdAnoka, MN 55303 (952) 853‑8800
- 8600 Nicollet AveBloomington, MN 55420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha N. Schafer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Anoka
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anoka, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942990379 |
| 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