James Shaffer, DO
NPI 1205033115 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Punxsutawney, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Shaffer, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Punxsutawney, PA (NPI 1205033115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205033115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OS013925 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
289 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 192 | $173 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 70 | $119 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 27 | $207 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $119–$207 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 90 | 86 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 76 | 75 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 72 | 68 |
| Cephalexin | 43 | 43 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 37 | 36 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 30 | 30 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 28 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-03
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Shaffer's NPI number?
- James Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205033115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Shaffer's specialty?
- James Shaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Shaffer located?
- James Shaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2605.
- What is James Shaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Shaffer is (814) 938-1800.
- Does James Shaffer accept Medicare?
- James Shaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Shaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — James Shaffer's NPI (1205033115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.