Cathleen Shaffer, FNP
NPI 1720587561 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Escondido, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cathleen Shaffer, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Escondido, CA (NPI 1720587561).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720587561
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95008499 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-02-07
- Last updated
- 2025-04-02
- Certified
- 2025-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cathleen Shaffer's NPI number?
- Cathleen Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720587561, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cathleen Shaffer's specialty?
- Cathleen Shaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cathleen Shaffer located?
- Cathleen Shaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 460 N Elm St, Escondido, CA 92025-3002.
- What is Cathleen Shaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cathleen Shaffer is (619) 277-6183.
- Does Cathleen Shaffer accept Medicare?
- Cathleen Shaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cathleen Shaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Cathleen Shaffer's NPI (1720587561) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.