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Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD

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(18 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2004)

4801 Riverbend Road Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion
Boulder, CO 80301

(303) 415-8800

Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD is a neurologist in Boulder, CO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Boulder Community Health.

Office Locations

4801 Riverbend Road Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion
Boulder, CO 80301

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Boulder Community Health

4801 Riverbend Road
Suite 200 Boulder County, CO 80301

(303) 415-8800

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“UCHealth Monday announced that its Neurology Clinic in Fort Collins has been recognized as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care, and it is the only facility in Colorado to carry that designation.The...”—"UCHealth clinic praised for multiple sclerosis care", Greeley Tribune, January 2019

“The multiple sclerosis care team at UCHealth Neurology-Fort Collins, 2315 E. Harmony Road, is led by Dr. William Shaffer and nurse practitioner Sara Schaefer, two providers who have extensive...”—"UCHealth clinic recognized as a leading provider of care for people with multiple sclerosis", North Forty News, January 2019

“With a lingering longing for the career he could have had as a rock musician, William Shaffer entered his second year of medical school with hair to his shoulders and an uncertainty about what kind...”—"Fighting By Their Side: Neurologist studies and battles MS for his patients and his own life", Greeley Tribune, February 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

chemodenervation

In 2012, Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, botulinum toxin injection for migraine, and chemodenervation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated as a neurologist in Boulder, CO during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	430
electroencephalography (EEG)	13
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated as a neurologist in Boulder, CO during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	459
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated as a neurologist in Boulder, CO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	476
electroencephalography (EEG)	11
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	12
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	452

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	262

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	414

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	416

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	446

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Dementia	16
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated as a neurologist in Boulder, CO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	331
injections	42
minimally invasive procedures	42

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated as a neurologist in Boulder, CO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
injections	49
minimally invasive procedures	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated as a neurologist in Boulder, CO during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	280
injections	60
minimally invasive procedures	60

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated as a neurologist in Boulder, CO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239
injections	51
minimally invasive procedures	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated as a neurologist in Boulder, CO were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	383
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
hospital care	14
injections	50
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	199
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	1
Less than 65	113
65 to 74	82

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	9
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2004. He completed residency at The University Hospital, Newark. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2004)

Residency: The University Hospital, Newark

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Boulder Community Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boulder, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
EMD Serono, Inc.	$149,995 Rebif $90,639	Mavenclad $55,115	$4,241
GENZYME CORPORATION	$92,646 AUBAGIO $63,697	LEMTRADA $28,727	MS DISEASE STATE $223
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$63,805 COPAXONE $63,359	Unclassified $111	AZILECT $53	Zecuity $41	AMRIX $10	Other $231
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc	$32,236 AMPYRA $32,236
Mallinckrodt LLC	$24,448 ACTHAR $24,438	GABLOFEN $10
Other	$26,947 ACTHAR $15,313	Rebif $7,866	Gilenya $321	TYSABRI $295	BOTOX $228	Other $2,925

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$280,303
Honoraria	$35,990
Travel and Lodging	$29,734
Consulting Fee	$29,351
Food and Beverage	$14,240
Other	$459

Biography

Dr. William Shaffer is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He works in Fort Collins, CO, Boulder, CO, and Suite 200 Boulder County, CO. Dr. Shaffer is professionally affiliated with Boulder Community Health. His education and training includes medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and residency at The University Hospital, Newark. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He has received the distinction of National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Shaffer's office in Boulder, CO.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William R. Shaffer, MD From 2012 - 2022

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Affiliations & Hospitals

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General Payments

Biography

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