Benjamin Schaefer

Internal Medicine physician in Rhinebeck, New York — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
6511 Spring Brook Ave Ste 1006
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Geocoded location: 41.9376, -73.9091
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine, Bariatric Medicine
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2006
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
December 2024

Specialty taxonomies on file (3)

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
    Primary
  • Internal Medicine

All specialty taxonomies this NPI reports in the CMS National Provider registry. A taxonomy on file reflects a self-reported designation, not confirmation of current services.

About This Clinician

Benjamin Schaefer is an Internal Medicine physician in Rhinebeck whose NPPES record also lists an obesity-medicine or bariatric-medicine taxonomy as a secondary specialty. Primary-care and family-medicine clinicians who carry this secondary designation are among those most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices — call ahead to confirm.

Locally, this is 1 of 1 Internal Medicine, Bariatric Medicine practice in Rhinebeck carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Internal Medicine visit

Internal-medicine practices manage adult and often complex chronic conditions. A GLP-1-related visit commonly involves:

  • •A review of chronic conditions, medications, and cardiovascular/metabolic risk.
  • •Baseline labs (A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to guide treatment.
  • •A discussion of GLP-1 options for diabetes and/or weight management.
  • •A plan for follow-up monitoring and dose adjustment.

This is general guidance for internal medicine practices, not a description of Benjamin Schaefer's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 845-876-0508.

GLP-1 access in Rhinebeck, New York

Adult obesity rate
28.9%
#41 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$229/mo
Typical New York telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
New York Medicaid, obesity indication

About 28.9% of New York adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #41 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 3 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Rhinebeck. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through New York telehealth averages about $229/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more New York options on the best New York GLP-1 providers page, browse every Rhinebeck listing in the Rhinebeck clinic directory.

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Benjamin Schaefer's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Benjamin Schaefer is listed under Internal Medicine, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 845-876-0508 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Benjamin Schaefer's primary specialty on file is Internal Medicine, with obesity medicine listed as a secondary taxonomy. Generalist clinicians who carry that secondary designation are among those who commonly manage GLP-1 prescribing, though the registry does not confirm current services.
Benjamin Schaefer is located at 6511 Spring Brook Ave Ste 1006, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. The phone number listed in the registry is 845-876-0508. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1083649263.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Benjamin Schaefer is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 845-876-0508 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.