Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Chalfont, PA

Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Chalfont Family Practice and his current practice location is 202 N Main St, Chalfont, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 822-3113.

Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD021996E) 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 1275525768.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD
202 N Main St,
Chalfont, PA 18914-2916
(215) 822-3113
(215) 822-0889

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Martin Shaeffer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location202 N Main St, Chalfont, Pennsylvania
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 Joseph Martin Shaeffer attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275525768
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638367246
  • Enrollment ID: I20101227000371

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275525768NPI-NPPES
0012696360001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD021996E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doylestown Hospital Visiting Nurse/hcdDoylestown, PAHome health agency
Doylestown HospitalDoylestown, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chalfont Family Practice18503742659

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 Joseph Martin Shaeffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChalfont Family Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720017585
PECOS PAC ID: 1850374265
Enrollment ID: O20040608000795

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 Joseph Martin Shaeffer 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 Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD
65 E Butler Ave, Suite 201,
New Britain, PA 18901-5257

Ph: (215) 822-3113
Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD
202 N Main St,
Chalfont, PA 18914-2916

Ph: (215) 822-3113

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