Active NPI 1396921813 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2003, Dr. Shaffer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE.

Dr. Shaffer maintains professional affiliations with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, University Of Chicago and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope, new patient outpatient office visit, 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

5841 S Maryland Ave

Chicago, IL 606371443

Telephone 8888240200

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Chicago Facility NPI 1821048786

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +3.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

45 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (99 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

22.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shaffer (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (19.6 Years) 19.6 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
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$2842.58	$148.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$419.00	$88.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	22	$316.38	$90.30
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1934.23	$183.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$437.33	$127.80
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$741.00	$219.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$394.64	$112.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	32	$296.67	$88.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	22	$181.48	$56.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$361.83	$113.77
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1831.00	$171.40
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$711.00	$223.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	37	$266.17	$91.43
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	28	17	$445.11	$124.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$550.09	$169.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$361.55	$113.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$167.29	$56.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$377.50	$131.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	39	$244.96	$76.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$539.32	$168.42
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	19	11	$389.58	$106.78
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	16	16	$684.50	$212.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$356.06	$110.89
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$1644.50	$179.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$355.71	$110.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	35	$231.79	$73.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	26	$338.21	$107.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$342.48	$110.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$523.00	$160.93
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$653.39	$210.08
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	15	15	$349.00	$97.97
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1567.46	$182.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$435.08	$139.48
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1163.13	$179.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	46	$230.33	$68.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$342.19	$103.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$520.26	$150.56
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	17	17	$327.00	$87.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$338.65	$101.34
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$1474.60	$179.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$137.82	$42.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$332.29	$106.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	33	$224.75	$72.89
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	27	24	$312.89	$86.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$511.13	$163.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-12

Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License IL 036168019

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 055869

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 7737021000

University Of Chicago

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 8888240200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2024

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606371443 (Tel: 8888240200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2024

Registered at 150 HARVESTER DR STE 300, BURR RIDGE, IL 605275965 (Tel: 7737021061)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2024

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #036168019 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active January 15, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 15, 2008

Registered at 1364 CLIFTON RD NE, H120 EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, ATLANTA, GA 303221064 (Tel: 4047270093)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 15, 2008

Registered at 1364 CLIFTON RD NE, H120 EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, ATLANTA, GA 303221059 (Tel: 4047270093)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 15, 2008

Recorded as VIRGINIA SHAFFER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 15, 2008

Surgery (License #055869 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 15, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396921813

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 15, 2008

Last Update: March 12, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

150 Harvester Dr Ste 300

Burr Ridge, IL 605275965

Phone: 7737021061

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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