Edward Matthew Schaeffer, M.D., PHD
Edward Matthew Schaeffer is an Urology specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edward Matthew Schaeffer, M.D., PHD has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2007 in group practice. A University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-150, Chicago, IL 60611-5979
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.1/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.3%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
285
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
107
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
410
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $25k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 High Cholesterol, Cancer, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18.6k received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Edward Matthew Schaeffer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 13, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2300, Chicago, IL 60611-2915
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Edward Matthew Schaeffer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward Matthew Schaeffer for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Chicago 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 Edward Matthew Schaeffer
Dr. Schaeffer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 695-8146.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Edward Matthew Schaeffer
Practice Location
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-150, Chicago, IL 60611-5979
Mailing Address
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2300, Chicago, IL 60611-2915
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