Ariel Dominique Shaifer, FNP-C
Ariel Dominique Shaifer is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Thornton, CO with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ariel Dominique Shaifer, FNP-C has been part of the Thornton medical community since 2019 in group practice. She has been in practice for 8+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1234dNPPES updated 2023-01-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
9195 Grant St Ste 205, Thornton, CO 80229-4386
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better59.57%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+54.5 pts)
59.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.7%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
35
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,724
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $143k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$326 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ariel Dominique Shaifer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 4, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
16055 Columbine Pl, Thornton, CO 80602-7718
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Ariel Dominique Shaifer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ariel Dominique Shaifer for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Thornton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ariel Dominique Shaifer
Dr. Shaifer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Thornton, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 307-7246.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ariel Dominique Shaifer
Practice Location
9195 Grant St Ste 205, Thornton, CO 80229-4386
Mailing Address
16055 Columbine Pl, Thornton, CO 80602-7718
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