JAMES P. SHAFFER MD – NPI #1801859368
Internal Medicine

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES SHAFFER is a physician located in COOKEVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801859368 to JAMES SHAFFER on April 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Apr 04, 2023. 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 JAMES SHAFFER below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES P. SHAFFER

NPI Number
1801859368
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES P. SHAFFER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501-2476
Phone: (931) 783-2143 Fax: (931) 783-2152
1 Other location(s):
145 W 4th St Ste 201
Cookeville, TN 38501-2476
Phone: (931) 783-2143
Fax: (931) 783-2152
Mailing address
3300 S FISKE BLVD
ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955-4306
Phone: (321) 434-9563 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 04, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES SHAFFER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICAREFL49787W
medicaidFL259073500
medicaidTNQ080849
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
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)		 FL ME79932
207RS0012X
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine		 FL ME79932
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease		 FL ME79932

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

Education
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES SHAFFER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL
      701 W COCOA BEACH CAUSEWAY
      COCOA BEACH, FL 32932
    • HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1350 S HICKORY ST
      MELBOURNE, FL 32901
    • PALM BAY HOSPITAL
      1425 MALABAR RD, NE
      PALM BAY, FL 32907
    • VIERA HOSPITAL
      8745 N WICKHAM RD
      MELBOURNE, FL 32940

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