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Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD
San Francisco, CA
19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaffer, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Shaffer completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Shaffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaffer’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaffer’s office.
Where did Dr. Shaffer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: Allegheny Univ Of Hlth Sciences- Philadelphia Pa
What languages does Dr. Shaffer speak?
Dr. Shaffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shaffer treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Screening Follow-up
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
- Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
- Maternal Screening Follow-up
- Pregnancy Screening Review
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
- Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
Also known as:
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
- Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
Also known as:
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Screening
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
- AFP blood test
- Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening
- Neural tube defect screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
- Z361: Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein level
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester
- O09893: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, third trimester
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
- Pregnancy monitoring for older first pregnancy
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (first birth)
- Geriatric primigravida care
- Older first-time mom pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
- O09511: Supervision of elderly primigravida, first trimester
- O09512: Supervision of elderly primigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling for Chromosomal Issues
- Genetic Counseling
- Chromosomal anomaly screening
- Prenatal genetic screening
- Down syndrome screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z360: Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Incompetence in Mid-Pregnancy
- Cervix Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Incompetent Cervix (Mid-Pregnancy)
- Weak Cervix (Second Trimester)
- Cervical Insufficiency (Mid-Pregnancy)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O3432: Maternal care for cervical incompetence, second trimester
Also known as:
- Carrier of Other Genetic Disease
- Genetic Disorder
- Hereditary Disease Carrier
- Rare Genetic Carrier
- Gene Carrier for Other Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z148: Genetic carrier of other disease
Also known as:
- Other General Family Planning Counseling
- Additional Reproductive Health Advice
- Comprehensive Procreation Guidance
- Advanced Fertility Planning Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3169: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on procreation
Which procedures does Dr. Shaffer perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Shaffer may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
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 San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Shaffer in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1245296052.
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. Brian Shaffer's specialty?
Dr. Shaffer is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Shaffer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Shaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with OHSU Hospital - Portland 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 Brian Shaffer accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Shaffer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Shaffer offer online booking?
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How can I make an appointment with Brian Shaffer?
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