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Active NPI 1811956071 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James W Shafer , MD

Ophthalmology • Mesa, AZ

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Shafer, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Mesa, AZ. Practice services are available at 160 W UNIVERSITY under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

160 W University
Ste 1

Mesa, AZ 85201

Telephone 4808330014
Fax 4808356821
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Mesa, AZ

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 26.9 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
29 Specialists

Practicing in Mesa, AZ (384 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AZ 11098

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
172015 (AZ)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063480119

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1356394712

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1457329666

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 160 W UNIVERSITY, STE 1, MESA, AZ 85201 (Tel: 4808330014)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 160 W UNIVERSITY, STE 1, MESA, AZ 85201 (Tel: 4808330014)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES SHAFER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #11098 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811956071
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 17, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

160 W University, Ste 1

Mesa, AZ 85201

Phone: 4808330014

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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