DR. SHELDON CHAFFER II M.D.
NPI 1598727844
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Gatesville, TX

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1507 W MAIN ST, GATESVILLE, TX 76528(254) 865-2166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2023, Mar 17, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Sheldon Chaffer Ii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHELDON CHAFFER II M.D. (NPI 1598727844) is an individual nephrology provider in Gatesville, Texas, licensed in Texas (L3937) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Coryell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598727844
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHELDON CHAFFER IICredential: M.D.
Location Address1507 W MAIN STGatesville, TX 76528-1024
Mailing Address1507 W Main StGatesville, TX 76528-1024 · (254) 865-2166
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2023
NPI 1598727844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in TX · L3937
Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License L3937 (TX)
1507 W MAIN ST, Gatesville, TX 76528

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. Sheldon Chaffer Ii M.d. 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 ID1456302660
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050204000537
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Coryell Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Gatesville, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451379
Location1507 W Main StreetGatesville, TX 76528 · Coryell County
Emergency services

Goodall Witcher Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Clifton, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451385
Location101 Posey AvenueClifton, TX 76634 · Bosque County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76528 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1507 W MAIN ST
GATESVILLE, TX 76528
Physician Assistant
1507 W MAIN ST
GATESVILLE, TX 76528
Psychologist (Clinical)
1507 W MAIN ST
GATESVILLE, TX 76528
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1507 W MAIN ST
GATESVILLE, TX 76528
Physician Assistant
1507 W MAIN ST
GATESVILLE, TX 76528
Family Medicine
1507 W MAIN ST
GATESVILLE, TX 76528
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1507 W MAIN ST
GATESVILLE, TX 76528
Podiatrist
1507 W MAIN ST
GATESVILLE, TX 76528

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 Sheldon Chaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sheldon Chaffer is 1598727844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Sheldon Chaffer located?

Sheldon Chaffer practices at 1507 W Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528. The listed phone number is (254) 865-2166.

What is Sheldon Chaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Sheldon Chaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sheldon Chaffer 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 Sheldon Chaffer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Sheldon Chaffer 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 Sheldon Chaffer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sheldon Chaffer is affiliated with Coryell Memorial Hospital and Goodall Witcher Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sheldon Chaffer was last updated on April 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.