Summary

Dr. Shaffer graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. He works in Punxsutawney, PA and specializes in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 22 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Punxsutawney Area Hospital

81 Hillcrest DrPunxsutawney, PA 15767

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
Punxsutawney , PAEast Setauket , NYDu Bois , PADu Bois , PA
Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine Med School: University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Elliot Shaffer

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Gateway Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - EPO
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Elliot Shaffer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Elliot Shaffer has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Family Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. James Shaffer accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Shaffer affiliated with?
Dr. James Shaffer is affiliated with Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. James Shaffer speak?
Dr. James Shaffer speaks English.

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