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LINDA G SHAFFER MD
NPI 1285686790
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Austin, TX

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, STE 401, AUSTIN, TX 78723(512) 628-1900(512) 628-1901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Linda G Shaffer Md NPPES

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

LINDA G SHAFFER MD (NPI 1285686790) is an individual pediatric hematology-oncology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (J2909) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285686790
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0207X
Provider Legal NameLINDA G SHAFFERCredential: MD
Location Address1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, STE 401Austin, TX 78723-3078
Mailing Address1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Ste 200Austin, TX 78723-3078 · (512) 628-1900 · Fax (512) 628-1901
Phone(512) 628-1900
Fax(512) 628-1901
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2013
✔ NPI 1285686790 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Hematology-OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0207X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J2909
Definition

A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, Austin, TX 78723
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF72313TX
Medicaid124259605TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8135K6TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Linda G Shaffer Md 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 ID3870551930
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041221000888
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
78%799 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%189 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
34%524 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
30%46 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
74%524 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
19%524 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
29%524 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

ERICH J GRETHEL MD
Surgery
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 400
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Travis County (512) 708-1234
MATTHEW DAVID ELLINGTON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Travis County (512) 478-8116
TAYLOR ANN MELIAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Travis County (512) 478-8116
DR. BRIAN E KAUFMAN M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Travis County (512) 478-8116
MARK B SMITH MD
Surgery
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 400
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78723
Travis County (512) 708-1234
DR. BHARANI CHALLA M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Travis County (512) 628-1800
LAURA SERIS APRN, CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 400
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Travis County (512) 708-1234
SUSAN RUSSO CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Travis County (512) 628-1820

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 Linda Shaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Shaffer is 1285686790. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Linda Shaffer located?

Linda Shaffer practices at 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 401, Austin, TX 78723. The listed phone number is (512) 628-1900.

What is Linda Shaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, with taxonomy code 2080P0207X.

Is Linda Shaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda 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 Linda Shaffer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Linda 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Shaffer was last updated on April 8, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.