Walter Shaffer, MD
NPI 1790027647 · Family Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Shaffer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1790027647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790027647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD008908E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
13 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
- 2013-03-19
- Last updated
- 2013-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Shaffer's NPI number?
- Walter Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790027647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Shaffer's specialty?
- Walter Shaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Shaffer located?
- Walter Shaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 309 Surrey Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
- What is Walter Shaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Shaffer is (412) 242-0902.
- Does Walter Shaffer accept Medicare?
- Walter Shaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Shaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Shaffer's NPI (1790027647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.