KENNETH M. SHAFFER M.D. – NPI #1922062652
Pediatrics

A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

KENNETH SHAFFER is a physician located in AUSTIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922062652 to KENNETH SHAFFER on April 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 09, 2007. 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 KENNETH SHAFFER below.

NPI Profile for
KENNETH M. SHAFFER

NPI Number
1922062652
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KENNETH M. SHAFFER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4314 MEDICAL PKWY
STE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78756-3334
Phone: (512) 454-1110 Fax:
Mailing address
4314 MEDICAL PKWY STE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78756-3332
Phone: 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
2080P0202X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Cardiology (Primary)		 TX J2908

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
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1990
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
KENNETH SHAFFER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
      4900 MUELLER BLVD
      AUSTIN, TX 78723

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