Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Margaret Shaffer, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Washington, DC

  • NPI 1851507719
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5255 Loughboro RD Nw
Washington, DC 200162633
(202) 537-4455
Mailing address
6201 Greenleigh Ave
Middle River, MD 212202004

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 22, 2021
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Maryland #D79890 · District of Columbia #MD20064

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851507719. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,928
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$132,055
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 950 486 $40
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 516 136 $31
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 316 102 $76
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate 195 63 $39
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 190 168 $12
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 190 160 $38
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 188 175 $30
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 183 110 $90
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 58 23 $45
88302 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope 37 35 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Margaret Shaffer's medical specialty?
Dr. Margaret Shaffer practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Margaret Shaffer practice?
Dr. Margaret Shaffer practices at 5255 Loughboro RD Nw, Washington, DC 200162633. Office phone: 2025374455.
What is Dr. Margaret Shaffer's NPI?
Dr. Margaret Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851507719, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Margaret Shaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Margaret Shaffer does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Margaret Shaffer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (HCPCS 88173). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.