Kelly Elaine Shaffer, M.D.
Kelly Elaine Shaffer is an Urology specialist based in North Charleston, SC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across SC can see Kelly Elaine Shaffer, M.D. in person in North Charleston or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (class of 2003), she has been practicing for over 23 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2687 Lake Park Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406-9100
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202375/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.9%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
913
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
611
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,343
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $492k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$908 received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Kelly Elaine Shaffer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
1300 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3261
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Kelly Elaine Shaffer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kelly Elaine Shaffer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to North Charleston 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 Kelly Elaine Shaffer
Dr. Shaffer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in North Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 572-1010.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kelly Elaine Shaffer
Practice Location
2687 Lake Park Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406-9100
Mailing Address
1300 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3261
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