Quick answers
- Does Timothy P. Shafer accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Timothy P. Shafer may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Timothy P. Shafer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 18 services for Timothy P. Shafer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Timothy P. Shafer's NPI number?
- 1053301721. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Timothy P. Shafer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 13 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Hospitals where Timothy P. Shafer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Timothy P. Shafer at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Brattleboro Memorial HospitalBrattleboro, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470011
- Grace Cottage HospitalTownshend, VT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 471300
- Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalLebanon, NH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 300003
- Mt Ascutney HospitalWindsor, VT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 471302
- Springfield HospitalSpringfield, VT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 471306
Practice locations
Addresses where Timothy P. Shafer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 185 Grafton RdTownshend, VT 05353 (802) 365‑3601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Timothy P. Shafer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carlos G Otis Health Care Center Inc48 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Townshend
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Townshend, VT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carlos G Otis Health Care Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053301721 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians