Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Linda Shafer, MD
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Boston, MA
- NPI 1891785390
- Accepts Medicare
- 53 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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15 Parkman St, Wac 8 Psychiatry-Outpatient Department
Boston, MA 021143117
(617) 724-5600
fax (617) 726-7541 - Mailing address
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Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization
Charlestown, MA 021299142
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 25, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1973 — 53 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #36782
- Medicaid
- MA #3172911
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891785390. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
243
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$20,139
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 126 | 20 | $65 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 117 | 18 | $103 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 128 peers in Boston Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
113
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,505
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 31 | 0 | $587 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 28 | 0 | $53 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $512 |
| Bupropion Hcl | Generic | 15 | 0 | $297 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $56 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Linda Shafer's medical specialty?
Dr. Linda Shafer practices Psychiatry Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Linda Shafer practice?
Dr. Linda Shafer practices at 15 Parkman St, Boston, MA 021143117. Office phone: 6177245600.
What is Dr. Linda Shafer's NPI?
Dr. Linda Shafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891785390, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Linda Shafer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Linda Shafer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Linda Shafer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.