Joseph Jacob Shaffer, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Eagan, MN

Joseph Jacob Shaffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery" physician in Eagan, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Dermatology Consultants, Pa and his current practice location is 1215 Town Centre Dr, Suite 200, Eagan, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (651) 255-3300.

Joseph Jacob Shaffer is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 42452) 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 1427167691.

Contact Information

Joseph Jacob Shaffer, MD
1215 Town Centre Dr, Suite 200,
Eagan, MN 55123-1033
(651) 255-3300
(651) 255-3450

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Jacob Shaffer
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience31 Years
Location1215 Town Centre Dr, Eagan, Minnesota
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:
  • Joseph Jacob Shaffer graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427167691
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608856281
  • Enrollment ID: I20101018000434

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Jacob Shaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427167691NPI-NPPES
061605200MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 42452 (Minnesota)Secondary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery 42452 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dermatology Consultants, Pa185029567622

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joseph Jacob Shaffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDermatology Consultants, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568567139
PECOS PAC ID: 1850295676
Enrollment ID: O20031124000258

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. Joseph Jacob 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
Joseph Jacob Shaffer, MD
60 Plato Blvd E, Suite 270,
Saint Paul, MN 55107-1827

Ph: (651) 209-1600
Joseph Jacob Shaffer, MD
1215 Town Centre Dr, Suite 200,
Eagan, MN 55123-1033

Ph: (651) 255-3300

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Kelly Ann Aschenbeck, MD
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Dr. Matthew James Larson, M.D.
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Dr. Jozef Lazar, M.D.
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Noel Anthony Hauge, M.D.
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Phone: 651-251-3300    Fax: 651-255-3450
Kristina Kelly Shaffer, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Town Centre Dr, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: 651-251-3300    Fax: 651-255-3450
Dr. Kathryn Colleen Barlow, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Town Centre Dr, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: 651-251-3300    Fax: 651-255-3450

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