Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Robert Shaffer, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1528002151
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 72.6 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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100 Pilot Medical Drive, Suite 250
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 838-3034
fax (205) 397-1480 - Mailing address
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2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 206
Birmingham, AL 352096898
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 4, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #26010
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528002151. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
665
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,914
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 108 | 104 | $64 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 82 | 75 | $118 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 81 | 81 | $121 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 69 | 60 | $83 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 67 | 67 | $232 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 43 | 38 | $118 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 33 | 23 | $74 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 30 | 30 | $86 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 30 | 30 | $167 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 25 | 25 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 33 peers in this city , average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$299,050
Transactions
320
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 102 | $105,120.78 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 68 | $93,193.63 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 47 | $65,154.39 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 13 | $18,236.80 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 5 | $5,382.48 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 4 | $5,101.19 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 20 | $4,848.58 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 7 | $721.51 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 11 | $255.75 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 12 | $206.05 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc | 7 | $155.02 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 12 | $149.67 | |
| Celltrion USA Inc. | 5 | $94.29 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 3 | $90.39 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 4 | $78.65 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,801
Patients
945
Total drug cost
$188,471
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 441 | 148 | $7,672 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 162 | 66 | $3,537 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) | Brand | 147 | 142 | $11,526 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 132 | 129 | $21,614 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 123 | 47 | $2,270 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 116 | 33 | $87,306 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 103 | 41 | $573 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) | Brand | 92 | 90 | $1,679 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 83 | 36 | $2,732 |
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) | Brand | 80 | 33 | $2,393 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Robert Shaffer's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Shaffer practices Gastroenterology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Robert Shaffer practice?
Dr. Robert Shaffer practices at 100 Pilot Medical Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235. Office phone: 2058383034.
What is Dr. Robert Shaffer's NPI?
Dr. Robert Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528002151, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Shaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Shaffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Shaffer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (HCPCS 43249); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.