Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Shaffer, M.D.

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · Boulder, CO

  • NPI 1801044722
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4801 Riverbend RD Ste 200
Boulder, CO 803012613
(303) 415-8800
fax (303) 415-8801
Additional location
2315 E Harmony RD, Suite 110
Fort Collins, CO 805288620
(970) 482-4373
fax (970) 484-5682
Mailing address
Po Box 9049
Boulder, CO 803019049

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 27, 2024
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Colorado #DR.0047669 · Illinois #036.121384

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801044722. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
13,451
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$123,872
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit 13,200 29 $6
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 159 128 $182
64615 Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 68 29 $150
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 24 24 $217

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,707. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39,781
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
EMD Serono, Inc. 27 $39,750.43
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 2 $30.72

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$36,002
Travel and Lodging
$2,630
Food and Beverage
$1,118
Education
$31

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,441
Patients
433
Total drug cost
$8,143,183
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Aubagio (Teriflunomide) Brand 307 42 $3,256,822
Baclofen Generic 280 52 $9,057
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine) Brand 216 47 $10,624
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 196 66 $3,699
Lacosamide Generic 188 40 $44,388
Gabapentin Generic 172 28 $5,112
Rebif Rebidose (Interferon Beta-1a/Albumin) Brand 156 16 $1,703,420
Rebif (Interferon Beta-1a/Albumin) Brand 153 13 $1,628,889
Copaxone (Glatiramer Acetate) Brand 149 16 $948,841
Verapamil Hcl Generic 140 31 $1,576

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Shaffer's medical specialty?
Dr. William Shaffer practices Neurology Physician in Boulder, CO.
Where does Dr. William Shaffer practice?
Dr. William Shaffer practices at 4801 Riverbend RD Ste 200, Boulder, CO 803012613. Office phone: 3034158800.
What is Dr. William Shaffer's NPI?
Dr. William Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801044722, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Shaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Shaffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Shaffer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (HCPCS 64615). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.