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Dr. Christopher Bray Shaffer , MD

Anesthesiology • Mill Valley, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

352 Molino Ave

Mill Valley, CA 949412772

Telephone 4159329034

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Mill Valley, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 20.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Mill Valley, CA (7879 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shaffer (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Mill Valley Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 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
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: 2022-11-04
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CA 115976

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 04, 2022

Registered at 352 MOLINO AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 949412772 (Tel: 4159329034)

NPI Profile Active February 14, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 14, 2011

Registered at 15101 SPRING MEADOW DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 275179069 (Tel: 8168358915)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 14, 2011

Registered at 15101 SPRING MEADOW DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 275179069 (Tel: 8168358915)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 14, 2011

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SHAFFER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 14, 2011

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528094760
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 22, 2006
Last Update: November 04, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

15101 Spring Meadow Dr

Chapel Hill, NC 275179069

Phone: 8168358915

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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