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Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1984)
Professional interests include: stroke, epilepsy, memory disorders, and more.
601 W SPRUCE STREET SUITE J
MISSOULA, MT 59802

Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO is a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO is affiliated with Providence, many hospitals including Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Community Medical Center Inc, Providence St. Patrick Hospital, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT and St. Patrick Hospital.

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Office Locations

601 W SPRUCE STREET SUITE J
MISSOULA, MT 59802
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Some issues Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 643
doctor visit 487
electroencephalography (EEG) 74
hospital care 197
inpatient care 197

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 60
doctor visit 403
electroencephalography (EEG) 69
hospital care 137
inpatient care 137

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 218
Female 173
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 375
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 160
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 32
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2013

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 21
Dementia 18
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 328
electroencephalography (EEG) 34
hospital care 109
inpatient care 109

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 181
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 317
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 29
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2014

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 18
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 49
doctor visit 325
electroencephalography (EEG) 34
hospital care 83
inpatient care 83

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 424
Female 336
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 714
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 296
From 75 to 84 256
85 and over 66
Less than 65 142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2015

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 18
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 48
doctor visit 298
electroencephalography (EEG) 64
hospital care 155
inpatient care 155

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 214
Female 166
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 361
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 149
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 30
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2016

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 20
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 48
doctor visit 410
electroencephalography (EEG) 56
hospital care 89
inpatient care 89

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 216
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 390
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 15
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 141
85 and over 36
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2017

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 20
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 37
doctor visit 399
electroencephalography (EEG) 35
hospital care 27
inpatient care 27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 216
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 374
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 137
85 and over 39
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2018

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 22
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2019 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 119
doctor visit 326
electroencephalography (EEG) 19
hospital care 91
inpatient care 91

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 211
Female 182
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 376
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 27
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2019

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Dementia 14
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2020 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 129
doctor visit 227
electroencephalography (EEG) 16
hospital care 64
inpatient care 64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 195
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 336
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 21
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2020

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 21
Dementia 12
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 76
doctor visit 299
electroencephalography (EEG) 52
hospital care 126
inpatient care 126

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 193
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 347
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 12
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 139
85 and over 25
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2021

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 3
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 17
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT during 2022 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 108
doctor visit 226
electroencephalography (EEG) 47
hospital care 96
inpatient care 96

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 194
Female 173
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 348
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 113
85 and over 35
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO in 2022

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 22
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated as a neurologist in MISSOULA, MT were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures 121
doctor visit 338
electroencephalography (EEG) 45
hospital care 106
inpatient care 106

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO.

Gender
Male 205
Female 173
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 358
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 2
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 125
85 and over 30
Less than 65 64
65 to 74 158

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 8
Dementia 15

Education & Training

Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1984)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: Montana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
many hospitals including Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Community Medical Center Inc
Providence St. Patrick Hospital
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT
St. Patrick Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, First Health, InterWest Health, Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan PPO, BCBS MT HMO-PPO, BCBS MT PPO, Pacific Source Health PPO, BCBS MT, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service, Mountain Health Co-Op, Allegiance PPO, First Choice PPO, BCBS MT HMO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO
Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare PPO
Providence
First Health
InterWest Health
Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan PPO
BCBS MT HMO-PPO
BCBS MT PPO
Pacific Source Health PPO
BCBS MT
Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service
Mountain Health Co-Op
Allegiance PPO
First Choice PPO
BCBS MT HMO
Interwest Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 25 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in MISSOULA, MT. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-01
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I was sent here for a nerve conduction test. This office is very professional. The doctor explained each step before taking it. He listened to my concerns and symptoms. He informed me that I do not have carpal tunnel and took the time to answer my questions about other possible causes for those symptoms.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-07
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Dr. Shaeffer was not only thorough, but entertaining. I very much enjoyed having an intern in the room as he quizzed her on the things he was doing. I learned a lot, and verified some of the things that I knew already. Dr. Shaeffer was awesome.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-21
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Dr Schaeffer was thorough, personable, professional and explained each step of the procedure as it was occurring. He treated me respectfully He listened to my questions and answered them completely
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-06-15
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I rarely feel I am seriously listened to and respected when working with specialists, but Dr Schaffer and his staff was attentive, friendly and respectful. This was very refreshing.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-02-07
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I appreciated Dr Schaeffer's time and expertise. I really appreciate the med student who knowingly engaged me in distraction conversation when I was getting faint.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-15
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Dr. Sheaffer was really great to talk to as he performed the EMG. The medical student that was with him was very courteous. I enjoyed joking with the doctor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-03
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I really liked Dr Schaefer, he was very thorough and explained everything he was doing. I would very highly recommend him.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-15
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The tests involved were by their nature were not always comfortable but the provider made the experience almost enjoyable
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-06-14
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Dr. Shaeffer is very easy to talk with and is very knowledgeable. Best of all he has a wonderful sense of humor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-14
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Dr Shaffer was amazing. He is the first doctor to understand and diagnose my pain in 8 years. Super impressive.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John D. Schaeffer, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
GENZYME CORPORATION $13,488 AUBAGIO
$13,448 		LEMTRADA
$6
$34
AbbVie Inc. $550 QULIPTA
$427 		BOTOX
$70 		UBRELVY
$54
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $359 Gilenya
$276 		MAYZENT
$27 		Aimovig
$24 		NON BRAND
$16 		EXELON PATCH
$10 		Other
$7
Biogen, Inc. $339 TECFIDERA
$220 		TYSABRI
$85 		ZINBRYTA
$28 		PLEGRIDY
$7
Biogen Idec Inc. $265 AVONEX
$110 		TECFIDERA
$109 		TYSABRI
$46
Other $1,158 ACTHAR
$190 		MOZOBIL
$137 		Vimpat
$117 		Rebif
$111 		BOTOX
$64 		Other
$540
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $11,125
Food and Beverage $2,907
Travel and Lodging $1,889
Education $239

Biography

Dr. John Schaeffer is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Schaeffer is a graduate of Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and a graduate of Hahnemann University Hospital's residency program. His areas of expertise include the following: sleep disorders, dizziness, and multiple sclerosis (MS). He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He usually honors United Healthcare PPO, HealthSmart, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Providence. Dr. Schaeffer's practice in MISSOULA, MT is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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