Dr. Christopher Bray Shaffer , MD
Anesthesiology • Mill Valley, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Shaffer, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Mill Valley, CA. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Shaffer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 352 MOLINO AVE.
Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Anesthesia Care Associates Medical Group, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
352 Molino Ave
Mill Valley, CA 949412772
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
2006
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Mill Valley, CA
Practicing in Mill Valley, CA (7879 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
|
17 | 14 | $150.00 | $14.78 |
|
64447
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
|
15 | 15 | $1050.00 | $68.77 |
|
00731
Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
|
13 | 13 | $1396.15 | $198.94 |
|
36620
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
|
13 | 13 | $450.00 | $46.54 |
|
01402
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
|
13 | 13 | $2826.92 | $414.38 |
|
00790
Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
|
11 | 11 | $2168.18 | $325.69 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2022-11-04NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Anesthesia Care Associates Medical Group, Inc
180 Rowland Way, Novato, CA 949455009
Phone: 4152091300
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at 352 MOLINO AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 949412772 (Tel: 4159329034)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 15101 SPRING MEADOW DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 275179069 (Tel: 8168358915)
Registered at 15101 SPRING MEADOW DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 275179069 (Tel: 8168358915)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SHAFFER, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
15101 Spring Meadow Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 275179069
Phone: 8168358915
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