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Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO

Accepting New Patients

(26 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: heart problems

1212 E Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon, MI 49444

(231) 672-3500

Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO is a cardiologist in Muskegon, MI specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO is affiliated with Trinity Health, MERCY HEALTH WESTSHORE CARDIOLOGY SERVICES and MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS SUB-SPECIALTY SERVICES.

Office Locations

Address:

1212 E Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon, MI 49444

Address:

1223 Mercy Drive
Muskegon, MI 49444

Some issues Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

cardiac procedures	101
doctor visit	11
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	18
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	44
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	900
cardioversion	12
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	287
hospital care	391
inpatient care	391
minimally invasive procedures	101
stress testing	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	783
vascular procedures	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO treated as a cardiologist in Muskegon, MI were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	502
cardioversion	12
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	150
hospital care	229
inpatient care	229
minimally invasive procedures	60
stress testing	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	437
vascular procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	7
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	7
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	4
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	1
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)

Residency: Naval Medical Center San Diego

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

MERCY HEALTH WESTSHORE CARDIOLOGY SERVICES

MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS SUB-SPECIALTY SERVICES

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Priority Health, Blue Preferred Plus, Magellan Health Services, HAP HMO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Molina Healthcare, Alliance PPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Care Network MA HMO, Blue Cross Complete BCC HMO, Cofinity Advantage PPO, Access Health HMO, BCBSM Medicare Plus Blue PPO, Aetna Michigan Preferred PPO, NPPN PPO [Muskegon, Lakeshore], Cofinity PPO, Auto, Work Comp, ASR PPO, Blue Care Network Behavioral Health, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan HMO [Closed to new patients], Blue Care Network BCN HMO, HAP Preferred Inc HPI PPO, Life Circles HMO [Muskegon], Blue Care Network Preferred HMO, Align Senior Care/Ally Align HMO, Oceana Sheriff [Muskegon, Lakeshore], BCBSM Premier PPO, Optum Health UBH Behavioral Health [Grand Rapids], HAP HMO/PPO and Oscar EPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Priority Health

Blue Preferred Plus

Magellan Health Services

HAP HMO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Molina Healthcare

Alliance PPO

First Health

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Care Network MA HMO

Blue Cross Complete BCC HMO

Cofinity Advantage PPO

Access Health HMO

BCBSM Medicare Plus Blue PPO

Aetna Michigan Preferred PPO

NPPN PPO [Muskegon, Lakeshore]

Cofinity PPO, Auto, Work Comp

ASR PPO

Blue Care Network Behavioral Health

Meridian Health Plan of Michigan HMO [Closed to new patients]

Blue Care Network BCN HMO

HAP Preferred Inc HPI PPO

Life Circles HMO [Muskegon]

Blue Care Network Preferred HMO

Align Senior Care/Ally Align HMO

Oceana Sheriff [Muskegon, Lakeshore]

BCBSM Premier PPO

Optum Health UBH Behavioral Health [Grand Rapids]

HAP HMO/PPO

Oscar EPO

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Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Muskegon, MI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Christopher Shafer, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$515 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $230	CardioMEMS $156	CardioMEMS HF System $130
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$352 ENTRESTO $230	LEQVIO $122
Medtronic, Inc.	$203 Micra $163	Chameleon $23	LINQ II $16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$199 BRILINTA $102	FARXIGA $43	$54
AtriCure, Inc.	$173 EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $173
Other	$947 OPSUMIT $124	Impella $123	CAMZYOS $116	LifeVest $114	WATCHMAN FLX $103	Other $366

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,389

Biography

Dr. Eric Shafer's area of specialization is adult cardiology. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Shafer include heart problems. Blue California, Coventry, and Community Care Network (CCN) seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Shafer accepts. He is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a graduate of Naval Medical Center San Diego's residency program. Dr. Shafer is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health. Trinity Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Muskegon, MI.