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Gene W Shaffer, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopedic Surgery) Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NPI 1295723161

Gene W Shaffer is a Sports Medicine (Orthopedic Surgery) Physician based in Philadelphia, PA and is specialized in Sports Medicine. Gene W Shaffer practices in Philadelphia, PA and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Gene W Shaffer is 1295723161 and holds a License No. MD059569L (Pennsylvania).

The current practice location address for Gene W Shaffer is 5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA and can be reached out via phone at 215-456-7900 and via fax at 215-456-5948.

Location: 5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19141-3018
Profile Details Legacy Identifiers Practice Address Mailing Address Primary Taxonomy
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Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1295723161
Provider Name
Gene W Shaffer
Credential
MD
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Male
Address
5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19141-3018
Phone Number
215-456-7900
Fax Number
215-456-5948
Provider Enumeration Date
10/13/2005
Last Update Date
03/08/2024
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Provider's Legacy Identifiers
Identifier Type State Issuer
0018092920001 05 PA
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Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
5501 Old York Rd
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Zip
19141-3018
Phone Number
215-456-7900
Fax Number
215-456-5948
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Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
5501 Old York Rd
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Zip
19141-3018
Phone Number
215-456-7900
Fax Number
215-456-5948
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Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
207X00000X
License No.
MD059569L (Pennsylvania)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
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Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Sports Medicine
Taxonomy
207XX0005X
License No.
MD059569L (Pennsylvania)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
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