Physician Profile
W S. Black-Schaffer, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Black-Schaffer
W S. Black-Schaffer, MD is a healthcare provider in Boston, MA specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. W is also listed as specializing in cytopathology. According to Medicare claims data, W cared for 690 Medicare patients across 831 services. The services billed most often include cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique, evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (617) 724-1463
- Email not available
Practice Locations
55 FRUIT ST WRN 219 PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology 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
Autoimmune & Joint
Blood cancer
Blood chemistry
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
Cervical Health
Digestive pathology
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
Infectious disease
Kidney & Urinary
Liver pathology
Prostate
Skin
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
Procedures & services
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
Cardiac testing
Cervical & Women's Health
Fertility testing
Hormone testing
Immunology
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
Inflammation testing
Pathology Consultations
Post-Mortem & Forensic
Routine blood testing
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
Tissue biopsy
Toxicology
Transfusion testing
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
831 services · 690 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
336 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
154 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
97 | |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
53 | |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate | Lab test | 88172 |
37 | As often as other peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique | Lab test | 88108 |
34 | As often as other peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
28 | |
| Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician | Billing code | G0124 |
26 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
20 | |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | Lab test | 88321 |
19 | As often as other peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Black-Schaffer's specialty?
Dr. Black-Schaffer is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Black-Schaffer?
Dr. Black-Schaffer is listed at 55 Fruit St Wrn 219 Pathology Associates, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Black-Schaffer?
The number on file is (617) 724-1463. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Black-Schaffer's NPI number?
Dr. Black-Schaffer's National Provider Identifier is 1841280492. 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
How long has Dr. Black-Schaffer been practicing?
Dr. Black-Schaffer has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Black-Schaffer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Black-Schaffer the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Black-Schaffer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Black-Schaffer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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