Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Park Rapids, MN

Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Park Rapids, Minnesota. He went to Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota and his current practice location is 110 7th St W, Park Rapids, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 699-3121.

Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 60110) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1235450982.

Contact Information

Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer, MD
110 7th St W,
Park Rapids, MN 56470-1872
(218) 699-3121
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles Stephen Shaffer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience14 Years
Location110 7th St W, Park Rapids, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer attended and graduated from Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235450982
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/11/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658674809
  • Enrollment ID: I20170512001873

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235450982NPI-NPPES
60110OtherMNSTATE LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 60110 (Minnesota)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 60110 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MNHospital
St Josephs Area Health ServicesPark rapids, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota5597725168284

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSanford Health Of Northern Minnesota
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770849697
PECOS PAC ID: 5597725168
Enrollment ID: O20041025000442

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer, MD
Po Box 5074,
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074

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Dr Charles Stephen Shaffer, MD
110 7th St W,
Park Rapids, MN 56470-1872

Ph: (218) 699-3121

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