DR. KATHLEEN SHAFFER MD
NPI 1912940834
Emergency Medicine in Lewistown, PA

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 HIGHLAND AVE, LEWISTOWN, PA 17044(717) 242-7185(717) 242-7299 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Kathleen Shaffer Md NPPES

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

DR. KATHLEEN SHAFFER MD (NPI 1912940834) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD452734) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Medical Center (bowling Green), and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912940834
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHLEEN SHAFFERCredential: MD
Location Address400 HIGHLAND AVELewistown, PA 17044-1167
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (717) 242-7185 · Fax (717) 242-7299
Fax(717) 242-7299
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1912940834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD452734
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid102957452PA
Other60059303MD · Blue Cross
Medicaid409604500MD
Other60050001MD · Dc Blue Cross

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kathleen 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 ID7012011265
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141014000030, I20260514000149
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 Reassignments

19

Medicare enrollment records show Kathleen Shaffer reassigns Medicare billing to 19 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rural Health
1121 HIGHWAY 102
Rib Lake, WI 54470
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1104922814 (Wisconsin)
  • 376 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
4754 US HIGHWAY 62
Calvert City, KY 42029
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,441 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
457 LOVERS LN
Bowling Green, KY 42103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
100 BROWN ST
Chestertown, MD 21620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 172 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
2817 NEW PINERY RD
Portage, WI 53901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 359 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Oncology
1575 N OLD TRAIL
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Geisinger Clinic
  • 4,429 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1824 E 3RD ST
Williamsport, PA 17701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,405 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1515 NE LAWRIE TATUM RD
Lawton, OK 73507
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 347 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
9901 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Rockville, MD 20850
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 301 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
12500 WILLOWBROOK RD
Cumberland, MD 21502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 96 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
58 services57 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services20 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

The Medical Center (bowling Green)

Acute Care Hospitals · Bowling Green, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180013
Location250 Park StreetBowling Green, KY 42101 · Warren County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390006
Location100 North Academy AvenueDanville, PA 17822 · Montour County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17044 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Dietitian, Registered
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Physician Assistant
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Radiology (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Emergency Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Home Health
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Emergency Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Pharmacist
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Family Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044

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 Kathleen Shaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Shaffer is 1912940834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Kathleen Shaffer located?

Kathleen Shaffer practices at 400 Highland Ave, Lewistown, PA 17044. The listed phone number is (717) 242-7185.

What is Kathleen Shaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kathleen Shaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen 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 organizations bill Medicare for Kathleen Shaffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathleen Shaffer reassigns Medicare benefits to 19 organizations: Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc. (Rib Lake, WI), Baptist Health Medical Group Inc (Calvert City, KY), Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation (Bowling Green, KY), Chester River Hospital Center (Chestertown, MD), Divine Savior Healthcare, Inc. (Portage, WI) and 14 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Kathleen Shaffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kathleen Shaffer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kathleen Shaffer is affiliated with The Medical Center (bowling Green) and Geisinger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen Shaffer was last updated on September 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.