Hayden Shafer, M.D.
Hayden Shafer is a Family Medicine specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TN can see Hayden Shafer, M.D. in person in Nashville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 9+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
225 S 11th St Ste 101b, Nashville, TN 37206-3131
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202375.07/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.81%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
60
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
89
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
525
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $62k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 20, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Hayden Shafer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hayden Shafer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nashville 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 Hayden Shafer
Dr. Shafer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 234-1007.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hayden Shafer
Practice Location
225 S 11th St Ste 101b, Nashville, TN 37206-3131
Mailing Address
225 S 11th St Ste 101b, Nashville, TN 37206-3131
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