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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15 Parkman St, Wac 8 Psychiatry-Outpatient Department
Boston, MA 021143117
(617) 724-5600
fax (617) 726-7541
Mailing address
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization
Charlestown, MA 021299142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.