An endocrinologist in Opelika, Dr. Neil Schaffner diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.

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Endocrinology and Metabolism of East Alabama, LLC  


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Accepting New Patients?

Yes, Dr. Neil E. Schaffner is accepting new patients at this office.


Fax

(334) 528-7271


Address

2420 Village Professional Drive, Opelika, AL 36801-4742

Office Details

Doctor Specialties Endocrinology & Diabetology & Internal Medicine
Accepting New Patients? Yes
Practice Specialty Endocrinology
Hospital Affiliation
  • East Alabama Medical Center
Languages Spoken English

Dr. Neil Shaffner and the team at Endocrinology & Metabolism of East Alabama offer treatment for the full spectrum of endocrine disorders - from thyroid to growth problems - and specializes in the treatment and management of diabetes.

The practice works in conjunction with the Diabetes and Nutrition Center (DANC) of EAMC to provide comprehensive treatment, education and support for patients of all ages with diabetes.

Insurance Accepted  


  • Medicare

About Dr. Schaffner
Dr. Schaffner

Bio


Dr. Neil Schaffner graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1984 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at University of Alabama. He then completed a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at University of Alabama Medical Center.

Dr. Schaffner has one office in Alabama where he specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetology and Internal Medicine.

Specialties


Conditions Treated 


  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Dyslipidemias
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Growth disorders
  • Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders
  • Parathyroid and calcium disorders
  • Pituitary dysfunction
  • Sex hormone problems
  • Thyroid Disorders

Services & Procedures


  • Diabetes education and support
  • Endocrinology services for children and adults
  • Insulin pump therapy – Complete training and on-site set-up
  • Nutrition education

Education & Training  


Medical School


Residency

  • University of Alabama
    Residency in Internal Medicine


Fellowship

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism


Hospital Affiliations


  • Russell Hospital
  • Community Hospital Inc
  • East Alabama Medical Center

Languages Spoken  


  • English

Dr. Schaffner's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)  


Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Schaffner, but only those who participate in Medicare.

  Overview
  • Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes 
  • Number of HCPCS Codes: 19 
  • Number of Services: 3170 
  • Medical Suppress Indicator:  
  • Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 15 
  • Number of Medical Services: 631 
  • Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 341 
  Medicare Patient Demographics
  • Total Number of Medicare Patients: 342 
  • Average Age of Medicare Patients: 67 
  • Number of Patients Under Age 65: 85 
  • Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 180 
  • Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 63 
  • Number of Patients Over Age 84: 14 
  • Number of Female Patients : 232 
  • Number of Male Patients: 110 
  • Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 274 
  • Number of Black or African American Patients: 0 
  • Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0 
  • Number of Hispanic Patients: 0 
  • Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0 
  • Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0 
  • Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 300 
  • Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 42 
  Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
  • Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 10% 
  • Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 6% 
  • Percent of Patients with Asthma: 8% 
  • Percent of Patients with Cancer: 8% 
  • Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 16% 
  • Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 18% 
  • Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 12% 
  • Percent of Patients with Depression: 20% 
  • Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 55% 
  • Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 68% 
  • Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75% 
  • Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 40% 
  • Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 14% 
  • Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 34% 
  • Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 0% 
  • Percent of Patients with Stroke: 0% 
  Medicare Payments Data
  • Total Submitted Charge Amount: $114,355.00 
  • Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $103,145.12 
  • Total Medicare Payment Amount: $73,737.64 
  • Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $80,763.17 
  • Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $75,303.00 
  • Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $66,615.35 
  • Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $45,500.79 
  • Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $52,526.32 
  Medicare Prescription Drug Data
  • Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a 
  • Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 4 
  • Number of Drug Services: 2539 
  • Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 45 
  • Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $39,052.00 
  • Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $36,529.77 
  • Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $28,236.85 
  • Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $28,236.85 

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