Dr Don W Shaffer, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Marietta, GA

Dr Don W Shaffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Marietta, Georgia. He went to University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Wellstar Medical Group, Llc and his current practice location is 340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd Ste 100, Marietta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 281-5100.

Dr Don W Shaffer is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 037681) 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 1124023452.

Contact Information

Dr Don W Shaffer, MD
340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd Ste 100,
Marietta, GA 30060-1158
(770) 281-5100
(678) 581-7100



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Don W Shaffer
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience42 Years
Location340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd Ste 100, Marietta, Georgia
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 Don W Shaffer attended and graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124023452
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941107841
  • Enrollment ID: I20100209000246

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Don W Shaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124023452NPI-NPPES
00594591FMedicaidGA
00594591CMedicaidGA
00594591HMedicaidGA
00594591EMedicaidGA
1124023452OtherGANPI NUMBER
00594591JMedicaidGA
00594591DMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 037681 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellstar Cobb HospitalAustell, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wellstar Medical Group, Llc67090654021839

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Entity NameNorthwest Georgia Oncology Centers, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750376695
PECOS PAC ID: 5395642284
Enrollment ID: O20031218000066

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Entity NameWellstar Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558664003
PECOS PAC ID: 6709065402
Enrollment ID: O20110127000374

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Don W Shaffer, MD
531 Roselane St Nw Ste 710,
Marietta, GA 30060-6975

Ph: (678) 331-3297
Dr Don W Shaffer, MD
340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd Ste 100,
Marietta, GA 30060-1158

Ph: (770) 281-5100

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