Christopher Shaver, MD
NPI 1407800378 · Gastroenterology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Shaver, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1407800378).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407800378
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00025513 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,542 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 1,673 | $44 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 949 | $49 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 182 | $40 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 162 | $44 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 83 | $220 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 372 | 106 |
| Omeprazole | 182 | 52 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 106 | 24 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 106 | 28 |
| Famotidine | 79 | 27 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/Cbrand: Plenvu | 59 | 56 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 42 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$963 across 55 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2010-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Shaver's NPI number?
- Christopher Shaver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407800378, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Shaver's specialty?
- Christopher Shaver is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Shaver located?
- Christopher Shaver's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Independence Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35209-2643.
- What is Christopher Shaver's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Shaver is (205) 271-8000.
- Does Christopher Shaver accept Medicare?
- Christopher Shaver is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Shaver's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Shaver's NPI (1407800378) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.