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Gastroenterology

Robert A. Shaffer, MD

Works at hospitals in Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Robert A. Shaffer, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Birmingham, AL. NPI 1528002151. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert A. Shaffer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
University Of Alabama School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Gastroenterology Associates of North-Central Alabama IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Robert A. Shaffer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Robert A. Shaffer at 1 hospital: St. Vincent's East. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Robert A. Shaffer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Birmingham, AL and Trussville, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Robert A. Shaffer's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
Does Robert A. Shaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert 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 Robert A. Shaffer?
(205) 838-3034, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Robert A. Shaffer's NPI number?
1528002151. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Robert A. Shaffer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert A. Shaffer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert A. Shaffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert A. Shaffer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Gastroenterology Associates of North-Central Alabama Inc94 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Birmingham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528002151
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians