Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Virginia O. Shaffer work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Virginia O. Shaffer at 3 hospitals: Ingalls Memorial Hospital, The University of Chicago Medical Center and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Virginia O. Shaffer see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Virginia O. Shaffer's specialty?
- Medicare lists Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) as the primary specialty.
- Does Virginia O. Shaffer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Virginia O. 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.
- Does Virginia O. Shaffer offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Virginia O. Shaffer offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Virginia O. Shaffer?
- (773) 702-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Virginia O. Shaffer's NPI number?
- 1396921813. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Virginia O. Shaffer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Virginia O. Shaffer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarvey, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140191
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140088
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth HinsdaleHinsdale, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140122
Practice locations
Addresses where Virginia O. Shaffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637 (773) 702‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Virginia O. Shaffer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
- The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) doctors in Illinois →
Other colorectal surgeons in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396921813 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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