Quick answers
- Does Margaret M. Shaffer accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Margaret M. Shaffer may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Margaret M. Shaffer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 794 Original Medicare patients and 2,451 services for Margaret M. Shaffer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margaret M. Shaffer's NPI number?
- 1851507719. 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 Margaret M. Shaffer, 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 patients | 794 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,451 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)946 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)360 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)216 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)202 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)163 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis57%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)38%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Margaret M. Shaffer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Margaret M. Shaffer 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.
- Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090005
Practice locations
Addresses where Margaret M. Shaffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Sibley Memorial HospWashington, DC 20016 (202) 537‑4000
- 600 N Wolf StBaltimore, MD 21287 (410) 955‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Margaret M. Shaffer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Johns Hopkins University2,909 clinicians in the group
- Johns Hopkins University713 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Johns Hopkins University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | George Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851507719 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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