CYNTHIA F. SHAFFER NP-C – NPI #1891798047
Family Medicine

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CYNTHIA SHAFFER is a physician located in OOLTEWAH, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891798047 to CYNTHIA SHAFFER on May 23, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QA0505X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Adult Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Feb 20, 2014. 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 CYNTHIA SHAFFER below.

NPI Profile for
CYNTHIA F. SHAFFER

NPI Number
1891798047
Enumeration Date

(more than 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CYNTHIA F. SHAFFER
Credentials
NP-C
Primary location
9309 APISON PIKE
OOLTEWAH, TN 37363-4340
Phone: (423) 778-9701 Fax: (423) 778-9713
Mailing address
PO BOX 891
COLLEGEDALE, TN 37315-0891
Phone: (423) 778-9701 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CYNTHIA SHAFFER

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAPN LICENSETN5567
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207QA0505X
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine (Primary)
TN APN5567

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.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CYNTHIA SHAFFER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
      2525 DESALES AVE
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

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