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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Shafer, Neurologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Christopher Shafer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Shafer graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Louisville School Of Med. Dr. Shafer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafer’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafer’s office at (502) 588-4800.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shafer?
Dr. Christopher Shafer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shafer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Louisville/KY community, Dr. Shafer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shafer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Louisville School Of Med
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shafer speak?
Dr. Shafer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shafer treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Shafer perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Shafer may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shafer's office.
Does Dr. Shafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 588-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafer accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Shafer in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
State of Kentucky
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Where is Dr. Shafer's office located?
Dr. Christopher Shafer's Primary Practice
401 E Chestnut St Unit 510
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 588-4800
Dr. Christopher Shafer's Practice 2
220 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 1200
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 589-0802
What is Dr. Shafer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003876822.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafer
What is Dr. Christopher Shafer's specialty?
Dr. Shafer is a Neurologist near Louisville, KY.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Shafer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Shafer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shafer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UofL Health – UofL Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christopher Shafer accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Shafer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Shafer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office at (502) 588-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Shafer?
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office at (502) 588-4800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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