Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sheldon Chaffer, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Gatesville, TX

  • NPI 1598727844
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1507 W Main St
Gatesville, TX 765281024
(254) 865-2166

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2023
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L3937

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598727844. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$153
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $106.76
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $32.06
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $14.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$153

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
816
Patients
180
Total drug cost
$39,358
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Torsemide Generic 134 35 $4,168
Lisinopril Generic 121 28 $843
Potassium Chloride Generic 93 25 $1,625
Losartan Potassium Generic 68 23 $941
Furosemide Generic 58 18 $310
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 50 15 $467
Carvedilol Generic 41 0 $459
Famotidine Generic 41 12 $748
Allopurinol Generic 39 11 $530
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 34 13 $444

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sheldon Chaffer's medical specialty?
Dr. Sheldon Chaffer practices Nephrology Physician in Gatesville, TX.
Where does Dr. Sheldon Chaffer practice?
Dr. Sheldon Chaffer practices at 1507 W Main St, Gatesville, TX 765281024. Office phone: 2548652166.
What is Dr. Sheldon Chaffer's NPI?
Dr. Sheldon Chaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598727844, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sheldon Chaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sheldon Chaffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.