Jeffry R Shaefer, DDS

Orofacial Pain Dentist

Dentist

(617) 432-3153Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jeffry R Shaefer, DDS has been part of the Boston medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 1978), he has been practicing for over 48 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).

1 of 2 Dentist providers in MASee all Dentist in Boston48+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2042dNPPES updated 2020-10-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

188 Longwood Avenue Harvard Faculty Group Practice, Boston, MA 02115

Fax: (617) 498-1205
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

57%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+51.9 pts)

57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

104

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

25

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

200

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+16%)65%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
46%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+8%)21%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1978

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 1, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 48 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

A dentist who assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with complex chronic orofacial pain and dysfunction disorders, oromotor and jaw behavior disorders, and chronic head/neck pain. The dentist has successfully completed an accredited postdoctoral orofacial pain residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with the Commission on Dental Accreditation's Standards for Orofacial Pain Residency Programs, and/or meets the requirements for examination and board certification by the American Board of Orofacial Pain.

Taxonomy: 1223X2210X

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9142 Mass General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142

Differs from practice location

Virtual Orofacial Pain Care With Jeffry R Shaefer

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jeffry R Shaefer for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Boston 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 Jeffry R Shaefer

NPI records show Dr. Shaefer as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 432-3153.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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