Originally from Marin County, California, Dr. Shafton received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and cell biology from the University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from... the University of Toledo, College of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. He completed his residency in internal medicine from the University of Michigan Hospital Systems in Ann Arbor, Michigan and a fellowship in cardiology from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shafton is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Echocardiography, and also has training in Vascular Medicine.“I love interacting on a personal level with patients and helping them become active participants in their care. I enjoy the problem solving aspect of cardiology and find it rewarding to help patients with theirs.”When not working, Dr. Shafton enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with his family. Additionally, Dr. Shafton has volunteered to provide medical care in other countries. He has travelled to Mwanza, Tanzania and Beijing, China. He enjoys the outdoor lifestyle that living in Colorado provides, including hiking, cycling, and skiing.
This is the insurance pricing for a new patient office visit for problem(s) that require a limited review of information and have a low risk of complications. This price varies on these conditions.
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200 Lothrop St, B-571 3 Scaife Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 • (412) 647-3429
Dr. Asher Shafton, MD at Midtown Inpatient Medicine and Platte Valley Medical Group LLC has, on average, lower prices than 53% of Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers near Pittsburgh, PA.
Our estimated ranges are based on insurer negotiated rates for select networks only for which PriceMedic currently maintains data. Dr. Asher Shafton, MD at Midtown Inpatient Medicine may not perform all the services below or bill the listed line items. Before making a final decision, consider giving the provider's office a call. Learn more
This is an office visit with a healthcare provider who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
This is an office visit with a specialist you were referred to for problem(s) that only require a problem focused exam and/or treatment.
This is an office visit with a specialist you were referred to for problems that require an expanded exam, counseling and/or treatment.
This is an office visit with a specialist you were referred to for problems that require a detailed exam, counseling and/or treatment.
This is an office visit with a specialist you were referred to for problems that require a comprehensive exam, counseling and/or treatment.
Internal Medicine • Pittsburgh
Internal Medicine • Pittsburgh
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology • Pittsburgh
Otolaryngology • Pittsburgh
Dr. Asher Shafton, MD is a licensed Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shafton has also previously completed training in and is licensed in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in the state of Michigan. He has been providing care for more than 16 years.
Pennsylvania
no. MT201491
Michigan
no. 4301095055
July 13, 2009
August 2, 2012
PriceMedic maintains data for select networks offered by UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Kaiser Permanente.If you are planning on self-pay or have insurance through a network not currently offered by PriceMedic, PriceMedic's ranges, and estimates should not be used to help you find care. The services and procedures for which estimates are displayed are based on national data about services rendered by Cardiovascular Disease Physicians. Dr. Asher Shafton, MD has not been consulted in the creation of this profile and does not necessarily offer these services at all or in the way described by the pricing breakdowns. Even for patients with a supported insurance network, these ranges should be used as estimates only. Medical billing is complicated, and the only true authority on how much you'll be paying is the provider's office. Before making a decision, consider giving the provider's office a call to see if they can help you out.
