Dr Richard T Shaffer, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX

Dr Richard T Shaffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc and his current practice location is 855 Proton Rd, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 614-1234.

Dr Richard T Shaffer is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J3215) 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 1134158736.

Contact Information

Dr Richard T Shaffer, MD
855 Proton Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78258-4203
(210) 614-1234
(210) 614-0952



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard T Shaffer
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience40 Years
Location855 Proton Rd, San Antonio, Texas
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 Richard T Shaffer attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134158736
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547293342
  • Enrollment ID: I20050913000522

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard T Shaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134158736NPI-NPPES
8J8382OtherTXBCBS
176581001MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology J3215 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc3375531379544

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Entity NameGastroenterology Consultants Of San Antonio Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821298225
PECOS PAC ID: 8224025861
Enrollment ID: O20040427000775

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Entity NameTexas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053397331
PECOS PAC ID: 3375531379
Enrollment ID: O20040505001844

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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 Richard T Shaffer 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 Richard T Shaffer, MD
8415 Datapoint Dr Ste 700,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3327

Ph: (210) 614-1234
Dr Richard T Shaffer, MD
855 Proton Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78258-4203

Ph: (210) 614-1234

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Practice Location: 5223 Hamilton Wolfe Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229
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