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- Plymouth Meeting location main office
633 W Germantown Pike Ste 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 - West Chester location
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Ste 200, West Chester, PA 19380 - Philadelphia location
800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
About Dr. Shafer
Based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, Brian M. Shafer, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Brian graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2016. Brian is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 1,299 services to 1,034 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, photography of the retina, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1982054433 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (484) 681-2305
- Email not available
Practice Locations
633 W GERMANTOWN PIKE STE 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Ste 200
West Chester, PA 19380
800 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,299 services · 1,034 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
160 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
73 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
213 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
160 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
68 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
60 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
49 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Plymouth Meeting 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2016 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Brian M. Shafer's specialty?
Brian M. Shafer is an eye doctor in Plymouth Meeting, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Brian M. Shafer?
Brian M. Shafer is listed at 633 W Germantown Pike Ste 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Brian M. Shafer?
The number on file is (484) 681-2305. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brian M. Shafer?
Brian M. Shafer's National Provider Identifier is 1982054433. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Brian M. Shafer's education?
Brian M. Shafer attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian M. Shafer have?
Brian M. Shafer has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Brian M. Shafer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian M. Shafer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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