Dr Christopher R Shafer, MD - Medicare Neurology in Louisville, KY

Dr Christopher R Shafer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Louisville, Kentucky. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Louisville Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 401 E Chestnut St, Suite 510, Louisville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (502) 588-4800.

Dr Christopher R Shafer is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 40057) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003876822.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher R Shafer, MD
401 E Chestnut St, Suite 510,
Louisville, KY 40202-5710
(502) 588-4800
(502) 588-4801



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher R Shafer
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience22 Years
Location401 E Chestnut St, Louisville, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher R Shafer attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003876822
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/14/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880605062
  • Enrollment ID: I20060602000029

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher R Shafer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003876822NPI-NPPES
40057OtherKYLICENSE
64124126MedicaidKY
200822640MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 40057 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jewish Hospital & St Mary's HealthcareLouisville, KYHospital
University Of Louisville HospitalLouisville, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Louisville Physicians Inc34767255991102

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameTaylor Regional Medical Group,llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174697601
PECOS PAC ID: 4880616622
Enrollment ID: O20051221000527

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Entity NameUniversity Of Louisville Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366722316
PECOS PAC ID: 3476725599
Enrollment ID: O20111017000036

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher R Shafer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher R Shafer, MD
Po Box 909,
Louisville, KY 40201-0909

Ph: () -
Dr Christopher R Shafer, MD
401 E Chestnut St, Suite 510,
Louisville, KY 40202-5710

Ph: (502) 588-4800

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