Gary R. Schafer
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

Overview

Gary Schafer is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Forest City, North Carolina.

Dr. Schafer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Schafer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Schafer is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Wake Forest University

Residency

Maine Medical Center

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Fellowships

Maine Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Atrium Health Cleveland
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Atrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine & Specialty Care
181 Daniel Road, Forest City, NC 28043

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Schafer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Asthma
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gary R. Schafer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gary R. Schafer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gary R. Schafer by calling their office at 828-286-9036. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gary R. Schafer a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gary R. Schafer is classified as an Advanced expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Gary R. Schafer specialize in?

While Dr. Gary R. Schafer is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, and Asthma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Gary R. Schafer accept my insurance?

Dr. Gary R. Schafer accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-286-9036 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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