Heather Schafer, CNM, ARNP
Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm)
15+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Heather Schafer
Heather Schafer, CNM, ARNP is a healthcare provider practicing in Gainesville, FL.
Specialty Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling.
18
Years Experience
1
Location
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm)Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2008
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 710 | Advanced Practice Midwife | — |
| Florida | APRN9251205 | Advanced Practice Midwife |
Public Data Summary for Heather Schafer
With 15 years of practice, Heather Schafer is an established certified nurse midwife (cnm) provider, CNM, ARNP, after earning their medical degree at Other in 2008. Heather currently practices at Gainesville Physicians Llc in Gainesville, Florida. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477842789, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Heather Schafer received $81 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$81
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Heather Schafer
What does Heather Schafer specialize in?
Heather Schafer specializes in Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm). Secondary taxonomy filings also list Advanced Practice Midwife.
Where does Heather Schafer practice?
Heather Schafer practices at Gainesville Physicians Llc in Gainesville, Florida.
Does Heather Schafer accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Heather Schafer accepts Medicare assignment. Call the practice directly to confirm Medicare acceptance for your specific plan.
What is Heather Schafer's NPI number?
Heather Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477842789. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Heather Schafer been practicing?
Heather Schafer has approximately 15 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2008.