Robert William Shafer, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Robert William Shafer is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Stanford, CA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 43 years in internal medicine, Robert William Shafer, M.D. is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Stanford. Trained at New York University School of Medicine (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 770dNPPES updated 2024-04-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
$7.9k received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2018 ·High 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 2018, attributed to Robert William Shafer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Infectious Disease Care With Robert William Shafer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert William Shafer for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Stanford 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 Robert William Shafer
NPI records show Dr. Shafer as active with telehealth listed in Stanford, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200
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