Mark E. Shaffer
Prisma Health Family Medicine – Colonial Dr.
3209 Colonial Drive, 
Columbia, SC 

Overview

Mark Shaffer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Shaffer is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in SC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Family Medicine

Fellowships

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Prisma Health Baptist
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Swahili

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Prisma Health Family Medicine – Colonial Dr.
3209 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark E. Shaffer

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Is Dr. Mark E. Shaffer a top-rated expert for Hypertension?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark E. Shaffer is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Mark E. Shaffer specialize in?

While Dr. Mark E. Shaffer is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Mark E. Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mark E. Shaffer has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Mark E. Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Mark E. Shaffer accept my insurance?

Dr. Mark E. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-434-6113 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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