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DR. LINDA CAROL SHAFER MD
NPI 1891785390
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Boston, MA

Active since October 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15 PARKMAN ST, WAC 8 PSYCHIATRY-OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 724-5600(617) 726-7541 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Linda Carol Shafer Md NPPES

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

DR. LINDA CAROL SHAFER MD (NPI 1891785390) is an individual psychiatry provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (36782) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891785390
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. LINDA CAROL SHAFERCredential: MD
Location Address15 PARKMAN ST, WAC 8 PSYCHIATRY-OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTBoston, MA 02114-3117
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142, Mass General Physician OrganizationCharlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 724-5600 · Fax (617) 726-7541
Phone(617) 724-5600
Fax(617) 726-7541
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 2012
✔ NPI 1891785390 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 36782
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
15 PARKMAN ST, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINB99445
Medicaid3172911MA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedV01942MA
OtherV01942MA · Bcbs Ma
Other036782MA · Tufts Health Plan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.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

Dr. Linda Carol Shafer 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 ID3577547025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040614001331
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 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.

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.
142 services22 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
132 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

MRS. PATRICIA NOREEN FINNERAN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
15 PARKMAN ST, WAC 440
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-4709
MISS BRYANA CAREY PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
15 PARKMAN ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-4373
DR. WILLIAM ELLIS FALK MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Geriatric Psychiatry)
15 PARKMAN ST, PSYCHIATRY OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT WAC 812
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-5600
MRS. LILIAN DAYAN-CIMADORO PT,DPT,MS,NCS,CLT-LA
Physical Therapist (Neurology)
15 PARKMAN ST, ROOM 134
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-7484
MS. ANGELA MARY HAUBER DPT
Physical Therapist
15 PARKMAN ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2962
JACKIE A MULGREW PT
Physical Therapist
15 PARKMAN ST, WACC 134
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-7487
MS. MARY S KNAB P.T.
Physical Therapist
15 PARKMAN ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-6398
DR. JAMES ELTON GROVES MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
15 PARKMAN ST, WAC 8 PSYCHIATRY OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2714

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 Shafer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Shafer is 1891785390. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Where is Linda Shafer located?

Linda Shafer practices at 15 Parkman St Wac 8 Psychiatry-Outpatient Department, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 724-5600.

What is Linda Shafer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Linda Shafer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Shafer 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 Shafer accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Linda Shafer 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 Shafer was last updated on July 25, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.