Dr. Neil E. Schaffner
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 37 years
- Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1984
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1184684953
Dr. Neil E. Schaffner M.D.
Endocrinologist
He is located at 2420 Village Professional Drive in Opelika, AL 36801. Can help patients with the following: Edema, Hiatal Hernia, Hyponatremia, Hypothyroidism, Migraine, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184684953. Appointment can be made via the phone number (334) 528-7270. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 5 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner, being an endocrinologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Neil E. Schaffner.
- Abdominal Pain
- Achondroplasia
- Acute Pain
- Addison's Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Bone Loss
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Cystitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type 1
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type 2
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fertility
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Growth Hormone Imbalance
- Gynecomastia
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Insulin Resistance (IR)
- Low Testosterone
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroiditis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Neil E. Schaffner
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Neil E. Schaffner as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Neil E. Schaffner is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Neil E. Schaffner is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine (also registered under: Practitioner - Endocrinology) .
Bills through: The East Alabama Health Care Authority
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| AstraZeneca | $374980 |
| Sanofi | $104400 |
| Lilly | $49094 |
Other
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $500987 |
| Travel and Lodging | $60997 |
| Food and Beverage | $21253 |
| Consulting | $14750 |
| Other | $10000 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1984Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner is affiliated with Russell Medical. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner?
Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner's office is located at 2420 Village Professional Drive in Opelika, AL 36801.
Does Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes, Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner treat?
Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner provides treatment for Edema, Hiatal Hernia, Hyponatremia, Hypothyroidism, Migraine, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Neil Edward Schaffner is affiliated with RUSSELL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.