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BRIAN L SHAFFER MD
NPI 1447247689
Internal Medicine in Lawrenceville, NJ

Active since October 03, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD, 2ND FL, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648(609) 436-5900(609) 452-0222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Brian L Shaffer Md NPPES

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

BRIAN L SHAFFER MD (NPI 1447247689) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA05504600) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447247689
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN L SHAFFERCredential: MD
Location Address133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD, 2ND FLLawrenceville, NJ 08648-2531
Mailing Address133 Franklin Corner Rd, 2nd FlLawrenceville, NJ 08648-2531 · (609) 436-5900 · Fax (609) 452-0222
Phone(609) 436-5900
Fax(609) 452-0222
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 2015
✔ NPI 1447247689 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA05504600
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINE61090

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

Brian L 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 ID8729030853
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050712000674
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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
623 services182 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
35 services35 patients
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922
An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.
18 services17 patients
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function 95923
Testing of autonomic nervous system function assesses how well your body's automatic processes, like heart rate and blood pressure, are working. It involves various non-invasive tests like heart rate variability and sweat production tests.
17 services17 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro

Acute Care Hospitals · Plainsboro, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310010
LocationOne-Five Plainsboro RoadPlainsboro, NJ 08536 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton

Acute Care Hospitals · Hamilton, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310110
LocationOne Hamilton Health PlaceHamilton, NJ 08690 · Mercer County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08648 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
$140.34 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$107.94 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $26.98 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

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

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
20%595 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
2%124 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
2%124 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
66%124 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%3,649 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
97%2,896 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
2%1,836 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
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.
99%390 patients4/55-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.
20%1,138 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
16%312 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
29%901 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
12%661 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 92% · 843 patients
Patients tobacco: 77% · 843 patients
19%180 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
31%1,138 patients2/55-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…
1%1,138 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 2% · 312 patients
5%312 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers11 claims13 services$5.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

KETHAN REDDY MD
Family Medicine
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Mercer County (609) 815-7270
MARSHA PORTNOY, LCSW LLC
Social Worker (Clinical)
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD, PSYCHOTHERAPY AT THE ATRIUM - 2ND FL
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Mercer County (609) 240-3126
SRIVANI RACHAKONDA
Family Medicine
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Mercer County (609) 815-7270
DR. RAUL HAMAT FIGUEROA D.M.D
Dentist (Periodontics)
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Mercer County (609) 896-0700
MRS. JACQUELINE ANNE RITTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Mercer County (609) 815-7270
DR. KAITLIN C SMALL D.M.D.
Dentist
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Mercer County (609) 896-0529
DR. MUTHULAKSHMI RAMALINGAM M.D.
Internal Medicine
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Mercer County (609) 815-7270
MS. BETTY J WEBER LPC LCADC
Counselor (Mental Health)
133 FRANKLIN CORNER RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Mercer County (609) 731-8046

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 Brian Shaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Shaffer is 1447247689. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2005.

Where is Brian Shaffer located?

Brian Shaffer practices at 133 Franklin Corner Rd 2nd Fl, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. The listed phone number is (609) 436-5900.

What is Brian Shaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Brian Shaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian 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.

Is Brian Shaffer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Shaffer is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Shaffer was last updated on April 2, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.