Alan Edward Schaffer, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Alan Edward Schaffer is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Goshen, NY with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Alan Edward Schaffer, MD has practiced internal medicine for 39+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2481dNPPES updated 2019-08-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
70 Hatfield Ln Suite 101, Goshen, NY 10924-6734
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.96%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
0.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
389
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
305
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,767
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $509k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$163 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alan Edward Schaffer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Tulane University School of Medicine
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
20 Grand St Fl 3, Warwick, NY 10990-1035
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Alan Edward Schaffer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alan Edward Schaffer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Goshen required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alan Edward Schaffer
NPI records show Dr. Schaffer as active with telehealth listed in Goshen, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 294-8888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alan Edward Schaffer
Practice Location
70 Hatfield Ln Suite 101, Goshen, NY 10924-6734
Mailing Address
20 Grand St Fl 3, Warwick, NY 10990-1035
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