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Based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, Brian Michael 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (484) 681-2305
- Email not available
Practice Locations
633 W GERMANTOWN PIKE STE 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,299 services · 1,034 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
160 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
42 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
16 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
16 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
73 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
213 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
160 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
68 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
60 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
49 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 Dr. Shafer's specialty?
Dr. Shafer is an ophthalmology in Plymouth Meeting, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Shafer?
Dr. 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 Dr. Shafer?
The number on file is (484) 681-2305. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shafer?
Dr. 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 Dr. Shafer's medical education?
Dr. 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 Dr. Shafer have?
Dr. Shafer has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shafer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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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