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KATHERINE SHAFFER
NPI 1639525611
Counselor - Mental Health in Defiance, OH

Active since May 10, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
211 BIEDE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512(419) 782-8856(419) 784-4506 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2018, May 10, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Katherine Shaffer NPPES

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

KATHERINE SHAFFER (NPI 1639525611) is an individual mental health provider in Defiance, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (S.1501183) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639525611
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE SHAFFER
Location Address211 BIEDE AVEDefiance, OH 43512-2408
Mailing Address211 Biede AveDefiance, OH 43512-2408 · (419) 782-8856 · Fax (419) 784-4506
Phone(419) 782-8856
Fax(419) 784-4506
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1639525611 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in OH · S.1501183
211 BIEDE AVE, Defiance, OH 43512
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katherine Shaffer 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 ID8426308560
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180911001113
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 Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Katherine Shaffer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Maumee Valley Guidance Center Inc.
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
211 BIEDE AVE
Defiance, OH 43512
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033189642 (419) 782-8856

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
172 services29 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
15 services15 patients

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.

KYMBERLY WHITENBURG
Counselor (Mental Health)
211 BIEDE AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Defiance County (419) 785-3800
CHELSEA MARIE MORENO
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
211 BIEDE AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Defiance County (419) 782-8856
CHERYL L WOLFF
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
211 BIEDE AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Defiance County (419) 782-8856
MAUMEE VALLEY GUIDANCE CENTER INC.
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
211 BIEDE AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Defiance County (419) 782-8856
AMY L SLATTERY CT
Counselor
211 BIEDE AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Defiance County (419) 782-8856
ALYSHA ANN VALDEZ
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
211 BIEDE AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Defiance County (419) 782-8856
JAIMEE M SCHREIBER
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
211 BIEDE AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Defiance County (419) 782-8856
DANIELLE JO VANCE
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
211 BIEDE AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Defiance County (419) 782-8856

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 Katherine Shaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Shaffer is 1639525611. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2016.

Where is Katherine Shaffer located?

Katherine Shaffer practices at 211 Biede Ave, Defiance, OH 43512. The listed phone number is (419) 782-8856.

What is Katherine Shaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Katherine Shaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Katherine Shaffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Shaffer reassigns Medicare benefits to Maumee Valley Guidance Center Inc. (Defiance, OH). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Katherine Shaffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine Shaffer accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual and Molina Healthcare list Katherine 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 Katherine Shaffer was last updated on April 24, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.