Physician profile
Robert F Schaefer
NPI 1396741666
$97.19
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
6 companies · none reported in 2025
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $62.73 · 2022: $34.46.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Orthopedics, LLC | $19.15 | 2022 | |
| Arbor Pharmaceuticals, INC. | $18.45 | 2019 | |
| Medtronic USA, INC. | $18.39 | 2019 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | $15.31 | 2022 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | $13.06 | 2019 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | $12.83 | 2019 |
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Robert Schaefer listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.