Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Chalfont, PA

Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Chalfont Family Practice and his current practice location is 202 N Main St, Chalfont, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 822-3113.

Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD021996E) 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 1275525768.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD
202 N Main St,
Chalfont, PA 18914-2916
(215) 822-3113
(215) 822-0889



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Martin Shaeffer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location202 N Main St, Chalfont, Pennsylvania
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 Joseph Martin Shaeffer attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275525768
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638367246
  • Enrollment ID: I20101227000371

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275525768NPI-NPPES
0012696360001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD021996E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grand View Home CareSellersville, PAHome health agency
Doylestown HospitalDoylestown, PAHospital
Grand View HospitalSellersville, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chalfont Family Practice18503742659

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Entity NameChalfont Family Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720017585
PECOS PAC ID: 1850374265
Enrollment ID: O20040608000795

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD
65 E Butler Ave, Suite 201,
New Britain, PA 18901-5257

Ph: (215) 822-3113
Dr Joseph Martin Shaeffer, MD
202 N Main St,
Chalfont, PA 18914-2916

Ph: (215) 822-3113

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Family Medicine Doctors in Chalfont, PA

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Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Horizon Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914
Phone: 215-453-2669    Fax: 215-453-2677
Dr. James Lee Ferguson Jr., D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 Highpoint Dr, Suite 102, Chalfont, PA 18914
Phone: 800-732-3784    
Dr. Martin Brian Getzow, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1700 Horizon Dr, Ste 203, Chalfont, PA 18914
Phone: 215-997-0890    Fax: 215-997-9652
Brett S Fissel, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Horizon Dr, Suite 117, Chalfont, PA 18914
Phone: 215-997-9737    Fax: 215-997-9738
Mario O Napoletano, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Horizon Dr, Suite 117, Chalfont, PA 18914
Phone: 215-997-9737    Fax: 215-997-9738
Alan Baseman, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 111 Harrison Forge Court, Chalfont, PA 18914
Phone: 215-325-2624    

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