Quick answers
- Where does Cathleen E. Shaffer see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Valley Center, CA, Escondido, CA and El Cajon, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Cathleen E. Shaffer's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Cathleen E. Shaffer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cathleen E. 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 Cathleen E. Shaffer?
- (760) 742-9919, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Cathleen E. Shaffer's NPI number?
- 1720587561. 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 Cathleen E. Shaffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 28477 Lizard Rocks RdValley Center, CA 92082 (760) 742‑9919
- 460 N Elm StEscondido, CA 92025 (760) 520‑8100
- 728 E Valley PkwyEscondido, CA 92025 (760) 737‑6900
- 855 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 440‑2751
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cathleen E. Shaffer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Neighborhood Healthcare150 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Valley Center
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valley Center, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720587561 |
| 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