CANDACE D. SHAFER- FRANKS M.D. – NPI #1437189255
Pediatrics

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

CANDACE SHAFER- FRANKS is a physician located in FORREST CITY, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437189255 to CANDACE SHAFER- FRANKS on July 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name CANDACE DANETTE SHAFER. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Dec 08, 2009. 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 CANDACE SHAFER- FRANKS below.

NPI Profile for
CANDACE D. SHAFER- FRANKS

NPI Number
1437189255
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CANDACE D. SHAFER- FRANKS
Former Name: CANDACE DANETTE SHAFER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
901 HOLIDAY DR
FORREST CITY, AR 72335
Phone: (870) 633-0880 Fax:
Mailing address
5565 PETERSBURG PARKWAY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46254
Phone: (317) 616-8755 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208000000X
- Pediatrics (Primary)		 AR E4837
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 AR E4837

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
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
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
CANDACE SHAFER- FRANKS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER
      1601 NEWCASTLE ROAD
      FORREST CITY, AR 72335
    • HELENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1801 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE
      HELENA, AR 72342
    • WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
      3214 EAST RACE AVENUE
      SEARCY, AR 72143
  • HOSPICE
    • KINDRED HOSPICE I
      915 NORTH WASHINGTON STRET
      FORREST CITY, AR 72335

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