Virginia Oliva Shaffer, M.D.
Virginia Oliva Shaffer is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Virginia Oliva Shaffer, M.D. has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2008 in group practice. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.26/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better29.03%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.9 pts)
29.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.1%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
105
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
69
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
186
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$706 received from industry
5 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 Virginia Oliva Shaffer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 11, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
150 Harvester Dr Ste 300, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5965
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Virginia Oliva Shaffer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Virginia Oliva Shaffer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Virginia Oliva Shaffer
Dr. Shaffer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (888) 824-0200.
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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Practice Location
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443
Mailing Address
150 Harvester Dr Ste 300, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5965
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