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Active NPI 1043579857 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael J Shaffer , DDS

Dentist - General Practice • Merrick, NY

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Shaffer, DDS is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Dentist - General Practice in Merrick, NY. Practice services are available at 1469 MERRICK AVE under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1469 Merrick Ave

Merrick, NY 115661602

Telephone 5163445353
Fax 5165446525
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Polished Dental Care, Pllc Facility NPI 1174063440

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dentist - General Practice in Merrick, NY

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 21.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Merrick, NY (8411 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% 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

Dentist - General Practice Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 1223G0001X

State License NY 056871

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

Secondary Practice Locations

58 Rutledge St

Brooklyn, NY 112497814

Phone: 7182604600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003176397

Doctor of Dental Medicine

NPI 1962798009

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 23, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2017

Registered at 1469 MERRICK AVE, MERRICK, NY 115661602 (Tel: (516) 344-5353)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2017

Registered at 1469 MERRICK AVE, MERRICK, NY 115661602 (Tel: (516) 344-5353)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 23, 2017

Recorded as MICHAEL SHAFFER, D.D.S.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2017

Dentist (License #056871 in NY)

NPI Profile Active May 14, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 14, 2012

Registered at STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL/HOUSE STAFF SVC. DEPT. 9-110, STONTY BROOK, NY 117947097 (Tel: 6314442754)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 14, 2012

Registered at STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL/HOUSE STAFF SVC. DEPT. 9-110, STONTY BROOK, NY 117947097 (Tel: 6314442754)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 14, 2012

Recorded as MICHAEL SHAFFER, D.D.S.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 14, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 14, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043579857
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 14, 2012
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1469 Merrick Ave

Merrick, NY 115661602

Phone: 5163445353

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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