Summary

Dr. James Shaffer is a pulmonologist specializing in critical care medicine and sleep medicine. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Shaffer brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of complex respiratory and sleep disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Shaffer practices at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee, where he focuses on comprehensive pulmonary care. His expertise includes treating sleep apnea in both adults and children, with particular skill in managing obstructive sleep apnea cases. He performs diagnostic procedures such as chest CT scans and pathology testing to provide thorough patient evaluations. Patients have given Dr. Shaffer an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 34 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ohio State University Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Cookeville Regional Medical Center Pulmonology Critical Care And Sleep Medicine

145 W 4th St Ste 201Cookeville, TN 38501
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James Paul Shaffer, MDDr. Bernadette Sau Lynn Hee, MDDr. Thuy Tuong Ngo, MDDr. Stephen Andrew Capizzi, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologySleep MedicineCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
3.9 
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34 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks French, Spanish, English Speaks Vietnamese, English Speaks English
Cookeville , TNCookeville , TNCookeville , TNNashville , TN
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Paul Shaffer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Paul Shaffer has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Paul Shaffer has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ohio State University Medical Center

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1992

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Where is Dr. James Shaffer's office located?
Dr. James Shaffer's office is located at 145 W 4th St Ste 201, Cookeville, TN, 38501.

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