DR. JAMES E SHAFFER DO
NPI 1205033115
Emergency Medicine in Punxsutawney, PA

Active since July 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81 HILLCREST DR, PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767(814) 938-1800(814) 938-1885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James E Shaffer Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES E SHAFFER DO (NPI 1205033115) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS013925) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205033115
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES E SHAFFERCredential: DO
Location Address81 HILLCREST DRPunxsutawney, PA 15767-2605
Mailing Address81 Hillcrest DrPunxsutawney, PA 15767-2605 · (814) 938-1800 · Fax (814) 938-1885
Fax(814) 938-1885
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1205033115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in PA · OS013925
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
81 HILLCREST DR, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

Other Identifiers 1

OtherOS013925PA · State Liscense

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James E Shaffer Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID446334429
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080229000080
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
192 services175 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
70 services66 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
27 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber

Acute Care Hospitals · Windber, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390112
Location600 Somerset AvenueWindber, PA 15963 · Somerset County
Emergency services

Acmh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kittanning, PA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390163
LocationOne Nolte DriveKittanning, PA 16201 · Armstrong County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15767 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
General Acute Care Hospital
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Anesthesiology
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Emergency Medicine
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Dietitian, Registered
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
General Acute Care Hospital
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Occupational Therapist
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Shaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Shaffer is 1205033115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2007.

Where is James Shaffer located?

James Shaffer practices at 81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. The listed phone number is (814) 938-1800.

What is James Shaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Shaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Shaffer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Shaffer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Molina Healthcare list James Shaffer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Shaffer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Shaffer is affiliated with Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber and Acmh Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Shaffer was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.