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Orthopedic Surgery

James A. Shaer, MD

Works at hospitals in East Liverpool, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. James A. Shaer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 425 W 5th St, Fl 6, East Liverpool, OH 43920. Phone: (330) 386-2047. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James A. Shaer had 177 Original Medicare patients and 615 services. NPI 1609981612. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 425 W 5th St, Fl 6, East Liverpool, OH 43920 · Directions
  • Phone: (330) 386‑2047
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: East Liverpool City Hospital
  • Group practice: River Valley Physicians LLC
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1993 (33 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James A. Shaer, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James A. Shaer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Shaer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James A. Shaer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 615 services for James A. Shaer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James A. Shaer's NPI number?
1609981612. 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 James A. Shaer, 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 patients177
Services billed to Medicare615
Different services or procedures57
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)143 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)64 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)56 services
  4. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)28 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)21 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Depression45%
  • Anxiety45%
  • Diabetes40%

Hospitals where James A. Shaer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Shaer 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.

  • East Liverpool City HospitalEast Liverpool, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360096

Practice locations

Addresses where James A. Shaer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James A. Shaer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • River Valley Physicians LLC55 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Ohio

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in River Valley Physicians LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609981612
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians