Active NPI 1750330130 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian L Shafer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Phoenix, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Shafer, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Phoenix, AZ. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Shafer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5355 E HIGH ST UNIT 113.

Dr. Shafer is affiliated with Orthopedic Specialists Of North America Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5355 E High St Unit 113

Phoenix, AZ 850545481

Telephone 6026485444

Fax 6027723801

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopedic Specialists Of North America, Pllc Facility NPI 1629664123

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +3.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.6 Yrs

State Avg: 26.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

144 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (501 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shafer (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Phoenix Specialty Average (24.6 Years) 24.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	4,550	44	$40.00	$7.21
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	750	266	$30.00	$6.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	714	384	$221.00	$88.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	494	289	$210.24	$67.98
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	408	283	$89.00	$33.63
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	149	110	$110.00	$39.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	139	$323.00	$108.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	114	$324.00	$123.57
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	26	23	$88.00	$31.81
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	22	21	$4409.00	$1353.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$134.00	$54.87
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$1197.50	$157.56
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$3199.00	$1035.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$491.00	$161.72
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	11	11	$692.00	$139.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	19,992	33	$3.00	$0.63
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,850	21	$40.00	$9.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	694	391	$221.00	$87.29
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	656	233	$30.00	$6.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	482	255	$206.89	$66.39
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	425	291	$89.00	$33.44
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	144	107	$110.00	$39.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	143	143	$323.00	$108.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	116	$324.00	$123.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$491.00	$161.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	28	$134.00	$54.62
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	22	21	$88.00	$31.67
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	14	$4409.00	$1398.78
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$3199.00	$1037.56
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$2400.00	$165.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	9,912	19	$2.97	$1.98
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	602	231	$25.59	$6.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	517	302	$221.00	$88.45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	391	272	$89.00	$33.76
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	380	240	$209.37	$68.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	219	186	$324.05	$125.06
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	139	103	$110.00	$39.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$323.00	$108.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$491.00	$164.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	29	$134.00	$55.51
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	26	25	$2503.85	$170.86
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	25	24	$3199.00	$1058.93
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	23	19	$88.00	$32.10
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	17	17	$1873.00	$123.12
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	13	$4409.00	$1426.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	10,752	20	$2.50	$2.18
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	471	204	$25.00	$7.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	441	264	$221.00	$89.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	329	216	$201.34	$66.83
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	321	249	$89.00	$33.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	232	208	$324.00	$127.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	157	157	$323.04	$110.42
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	153	127	$110.00	$39.28
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	66	14	$325.00	$137.75
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	31	29	$2500.00	$172.76
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	29	27	$3199.00	$1063.48
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	23	22	$1873.00	$141.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$134.00	$55.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$491.00	$165.29
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	14	14	$88.00	$31.42
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	14	13	$127.00	$45.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	450	246	$221.24	$73.20
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	346	252	$89.00	$32.14
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	336	141	$25.00	$6.96
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	301	47	$92.00	$25.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	294	193	$194.69	$63.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	253	234	$324.00	$106.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	180	$323.08	$105.74
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	143	114	$110.00	$38.17
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	77	20	$325.00	$133.39
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	57	55	$25.00	$6.21
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	53	29	$84.00	$22.08
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	21	21	$2066.67	$176.06
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	19	19	$4409.00	$1462.13
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$3199.00	$1070.81
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	16	16	$1912.19	$247.54
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$88.00	$30.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,682	199	$88.01	$26.23
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	416	140	$82.18	$21.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	414	244	$208.65	$73.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	318	196	$216.19	$61.85
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	318	234	$86.45	$29.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	290	262	$303.90	$107.07
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	220	183	$25.00	$6.27
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	188	140	$103.48	$36.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	183	183	$302.16	$106.32
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	79	36	$50.00	$10.26
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	67	16	$325.00	$185.80
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	59	27	$39.37	$10.74
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	52	49	$253.85	$84.31
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	21	21	$973.57	$176.21
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	19	19	$3282.05	$1057.35
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$4682.57	$1382.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,290	184	$75.00	$25.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	483	287	$150.29	$68.96
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	340	121	$75.00	$21.00
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	299	217	$75.00	$27.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	244	160	$282.50	$57.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	213	195	$200.00	$100.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	192	$200.00	$102.23
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	167	146	$25.00	$6.63
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	145	109	$75.00	$33.79
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	131	47	$49.92	$10.29
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	64	19	$325.00	$140.89
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	53	52	$250.00	$80.50
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	34	26	$25.00	$10.17
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	26	26	$2950.00	$165.90
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	21	21	$3725.00	$986.57
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	17	$80.88	$39.19
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	17	$76.24	$29.44
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	17	17	$50.00	$21.75
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	14	14	$2600.00	$206.64
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$5175.00	$1402.66
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	11	11	$75.00	$33.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,178	152	$75.00	$26.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	464	251	$150.00	$69.61
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	420	124	$75.00	$21.81
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	277	218	$75.00	$27.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	256	170	$275.00	$55.48
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	235	64	$50.00	$9.62
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	196	164	$25.00	$5.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	166	148	$200.00	$102.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	165	$200.00	$102.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	160	117	$75.00	$33.95
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	114	47	$25.00	$9.85
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	36	11	$325.00	$143.79
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$226.19	$77.76
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$3725.00	$1021.54
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$2950.00	$171.06
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$2600.00	$177.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-22

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AZ 32597

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License AZ 32597

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

867608 (AZ)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthnet

3Z3917 (AZ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedic Specialists Of North America Pllc

8405 N Pima Ctr Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 852584638

Phone: 6024939361

Orthopedic Specialists Of North America Pllc

5355 E High St, Phoenix, AZ 850545481

Phone: 6026485444

Orthopedic Specialists Of North America Pllc

5620 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 852545950

Phone: 6023852115

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Eric Novack , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1003881442

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Clay Shorter , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013233261

Physician Assistant

Kaitlyn Barth , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013866862

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Douglas Ostrander , MS, PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1023012887

Master of Science, Physical Therapist

Dr. Christine Altamirano , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1023312402

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Theresa Koppal , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033510508

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 22, 2023

Registered at 5355 E HIGH ST UNIT 113, PHOENIX, AZ 850545481 (Tel: 6026485444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 22, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 80217, PHOENIX, AZ 850600217 (Tel: 6023852115)

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NPI Profile Active August 24, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2011

Registered at 5620 E BELL RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 852545950 (Tel: 6024939361)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2011

Registered at P.O. BOX 29870, PHOENIX, AZ 850389870 (Tel: 6027723805)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2011

Recorded as BRIAN SHAFER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2011

Specialist (License #32597 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750330130

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 10, 2006

Last Update: May 22, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 80217

Phoenix, AZ 850600217

Phone: 6023852115

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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