30years
Duane Robert Schafer, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist · Richmond, VA
Federal data signals
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Coverage & verification in Virginia
Cardinal CareAdult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.
Cardinal Care (also Virginia Medicaid (Smiles For Children)) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit Cardinal CareVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Virginia Board of Dentistry license lookupMailing address
PO BOX 8887
Greenville, TX 75404-8887
Address on file with NPPES for federal correspondence — may differ from the practice location above.
Credentials & training
- Specialty
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
- Primary specialty (NPPES)
- ORAL SURGERY
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Taxonomy code
- 1223P0106X
- Credential
- DDS
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- OTHER
- Graduation year
- 1996
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment Program- Medicare beneficiaries
- 789
- Medicare services
- 1,952
- Total Medicare payment
- $197,410
Before you book
Five-minute checklist before you call
Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.
Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost
- “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
- “Are you accepting new Cardinal Care patients right now?”
- “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
- “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”
Verify the dentist & availability
- “Is Duane Robert Schafer the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
- “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
- “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”
Verify the license yourself
Search the Virginia Board of Dentistry license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Virginia Board of Dentistry site →
Match office services to your needs
- “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
- “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
- “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
- “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
- “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”
Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.
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About oral & maxillofacial pathologists
What is a oral & maxillofacial pathologist?
An oral and maxillofacial pathologist diagnoses diseases of the mouth and jaw from biopsy specimens, imaging, and clinical exam. They're the specialty general dentists, oral surgeons, and ENTs send tissue samples to when something looks suspicious.
Training. After dental school, a pathologist completes a 3-year accredited residency. Board certification is through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
More about oral & maxillofacial pathologistsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is Duane Robert Schafer's NPI?
Duane Robert Schafer has the National Provider Identifier 1043211899. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Duane Robert Schafer accept Medicare?
Yes. Duane Robert Schafer is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Duane Robert Schafer accept Cardinal Care?
We do not have a verified Cardinal Care acceptance signal for Duane Robert Schafer. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Cardinal Care provider directory at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/.How do I verify Duane Robert Schafer's dental license?
Use the Virginia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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