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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaffer, Radiation Oncologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Jenny Shaffer, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shaffer is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaffer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaffer’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shaffer speak?
Dr. Shaffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Shaffer treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Shaffer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shaffer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
ICD-10 Codes:
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Which procedures does Dr. Shaffer perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jenny Shaffer may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shaffer's office.
Does Dr. Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaffer accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Shaffer in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cox Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Essence Healthcare
Express Scripts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Shaffer's office located?
What is Dr. Shaffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073838322.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaffer
What is Dr. Jenny Shaffer's specialty?
Dr. Shaffer is a Radiation Oncologist near Saint Louis, MO. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Shaffer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jenny Shaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Jenny Shaffer accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Jenny Shaffer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jenny Shaffer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaffer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jenny Shaffer?
Please contact Dr. Shaffer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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