Quick answers
- Where does Melissa A. Shaffer see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Fairmont, MN and Mankato, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Melissa A. Shaffer's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Melissa A. Shaffer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa A. Shaffer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Melissa A. Shaffer?
- (507) 238-9490, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Melissa A. Shaffer's NPI number?
- 1285833624. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa A. Shaffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1023 E Blue Earth AveFairmont, MN 56031 (507) 238‑9490
- 1701 Madison AveMankato, MN 56001 (507) 387‑6517
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa A. Shaffer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Shoptikal LLC189 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285833624 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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