Summary

Dr. Derek Shafer is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. With 10 years of experience in practice, he provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages throughout their lives. Family medicine allows him to build long-term relationships with patients while addressing their evolving healthcare needs across different life stages.

Dr. Shafer practices at multiple locations in Nebraska, including Alliance, Hemingford, and Hyannis. He has particular expertise in treating sleep disorders, including sleep apnea in both adults and children, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. His practice incorporates physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients improve their overall health and wellness. He also performs diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts to monitor patient health and detect potential medical concerns.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 10 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Derek C Shafer has 4 locations

Greater Nebraska Medical And Surgical Services

2091 Box Butte Ave Ste 700Alliance, NE 69301
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Box Butte General Hospital

2101 Box Butte AveAlliance, NE 69301

Gnmss Family Medicine

721 Cheyenne AveHemingford, NE 69348
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Gnmss Family Medicine

111 S MAIN AVEHYANNIS, NE 69350
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Derek C Shafer, MDHelix Virtual CareNicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BCDr. Terri Lynn Myers, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
4.5 
10 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Alliance , NEBoca Raton , FLOrlando , FLAlliance , NE
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek C Shafer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Derek C Shafer has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

10 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 2016

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Dr. Derek Shafer's office is located at 2091 Box Butte Ave Ste 700, Alliance, NE, 69301.
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