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JAMES W SHAFER MD
NPI 1811956071
Ophthalmology in Mesa, AZ

Active since March 17, 2006
160 W UNIVERSITY, STE 1, MESA, AZ 85201(480) 833-0014(480) 835-6821 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James W Shafer Md NPPES

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

JAMES W SHAFER MD (NPI 1811956071) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Mesa, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (11098) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811956071
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES W SHAFERCredential: MD
Location Address160 W UNIVERSITY, STE 1Mesa, AZ 85201
Mailing Address160 W University, Ste 1Mesa, AZ 85201 · (480) 833-0014 · Fax (480) 835-6821
Phone(480) 833-0014
Fax(480) 835-6821
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1811956071 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 11098
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
160 W UNIVERSITY, Mesa, AZ 85201
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid172015AZ

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

CRAIG R CASSIDY DO
Ophthalmology
160 W UNIVERSITY, SUITE 1
MESA, AZ 85201
Maricopa County (480) 833-0014
VALLEY OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER INC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
160 W UNIVERSITY, STE 1
MESA, AZ 85201
Maricopa County (480) 835-7373
SANFORD L MORETSKY DO
Ophthalmology
160 W UNIVERSITY, STE 1
MESA, AZ 85201
Maricopa County (480) 833-0014

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What is James Shafer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Shafer is 1811956071. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Where is James Shafer located?

James Shafer practices at 160 W University Ste 1, Mesa, AZ 85201. The listed phone number is (480) 833-0014.

What is James Shafer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Shafer was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.