VIRGINIA E. SHAFER M.D. – NPI #1740297977
Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
VIRGINIA SHAFER is a physician located in EAST EARL, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740297977 to VIRGINIA SHAFER on August 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Mar 09, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VIRGINIA SHAFER below.
NPI Profile for
VIRGINIA E. SHAFER
(about 20 years ago)
EAST EARL, PA 17519 Phone: (717) 445-4576 Fax: (717) 445-4483
TERRE HILL, PA 17581-0130 Phone: (717) 445-4576 Fax: (717) 445-4483
Identifiers for VIRGINIA SHAFER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE SHIELD | PA | 146127 |
| OTHER | RAILROAD MEDICARE | PA | P00260454 |
| MEDICAID | PA | 0009093820009 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine (Primary) |
PA | MD025185E |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.