Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer, MD

  • Rochester, MN
  • Otolaryngologist
NPI1417031519PAC ID2163590571
Medicare services, 2022
22
Publications
51
Clinical trials
3
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$3,616
Practice address
200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Practice phone
Call (507) 284-5968
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Primary practice

Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic Clinic

Mammography / Breast Imaging Center · Rochester, Minnesota

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Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer is an otolaryngologist in Rochester, Minnesota

Dr. Cofer practices at Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. Cofer's NPI, 1417031519, was assigned on October 25, 2006. Dr. Cofer graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago in 1997. Dr. Cofer's Minnesota license number on file is 44426.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
2163590571
NPI enumeration date
October 25, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(507) 284-5968
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
55
Medical school graduation
1997

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer practices at Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

Dr. Cofer's primary practice is Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic Clinic, at 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. The practice phone is (507) 284-5968.

  • Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic Clinic
    200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905Phone(507) 284-5968

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Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 3 medical groups

Dr. Cofer's primary practice is Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cofer is also affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. The medical group on file is Mayo Clinic. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cofer to 2 more medical groups, 1 clinical lab and 1 hospice, each named with a free account. Dr. Cofer's employer is on file too: a breast imaging center.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cofer practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic ClinicAvailable with a free account
+3 more sites and 2 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer is one of 193 otolaryngologists in Minnesota

Otolaryngology is Dr. Cofer's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207Y00000X. Dr. Cofer is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Cofer's licenses on file in 5 states: Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Tennessee.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Otolaryngology, MinnesotaPrimaryLicense 44426 · 2008 to 2025 · taxonomy 207Y00000X
  • North Dakota license2018 to 2025
  • Wisconsin license2018 to 2025
  • Illinois license1997 to 2011
  • Tennessee licenseLicense MD37528 · 2003 to 2010

Otolaryngologists near Dr. Cofer

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Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer billed Medicare for 22 services in 2022

CMS data shows 22 Medicare services from Dr. Cofer across 1 procedure code in 2022, all of them office visits. Medicare paid $339 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 202222
Paid by Medicare$339
Procedure codes1

Dr. Cofer's Medicare services by type, 2021 to 2022

  • 2021
  • 2022
Office and hospital visits
2021: 182022: 2222%

Dr. Cofer compared with the Minnesota median for otolaryngologists, 2022

  • Dr. Cofer
  • Minnesota median
Medicare services
22vs 22690% below

Medians across 184 otolaryngologists in Minnesota with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Cofer's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2022

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer's patients have a median age of 8

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cofer's median patient age at 8, with 44% women.

Dr. Cofer's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 8

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women44%
  • Men56%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

How Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer takes part in Medicare

Dr. Cofer accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer has 51 publications on record

Dmand AI links 51 papers to Dr. Cofer, published from 2011 to 2025. 2017 was the busiest year, with 7. The most frequent topics are Postoperative Complications, Tomography, X-Ray Computed and Airway Obstruction. Dr. Cofer has published most often in Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. Dr. Cofer's most frequent co-authors are Richard Paul Boesch, DO, Christopher T. Wootten, MD and Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH.

Papers51
Years published2011 to 2025

Dr. Cofer's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Cofer writes about most

  • Postoperative Complications
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Airway Obstruction
  • Cleft Palate
  • Trachea
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fistula
  • Injections

Dr. Cofer's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Cofer

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Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer has worked on 3 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Cofer to 3 clinical trials. Conditions studied include Otitis Media and Otitis. Preceptis Medical, Inc. sponsors the most, 3.

Conditions in Dr. Cofer's trials

  • Otitis Media
  • Otitis

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Cofer

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Cofer

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer received $3,616 in industry payments from 2017 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 10 general payments to Dr. Cofer from 2 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2025. Charitable contributions make up the largest share, 52% of the total. Checkpoint Surgical, Inc paid the most, $1,868.

General payments to Dr. Cofer by program year, 2017 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Cofer by kind, 2017 to 2025

$3.6Kin total
  • Charitable contributions$1,86852%
  • Food and beverage$1,74848%

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer has 2 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Cofer, most recently Regional Top Doctor in 2014.

Awards and honors for Dr. Cofer

  1. 2014
    • Regional Top Doctor
  2. Undated
    • AAO-HNS Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago

Dr. Cofer graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago in 1997. Dr. Cofer is a member of NHS.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago
  2. Board certified in otolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  3. Board certified in pediatric otolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer accepts plans from 17 insurance carriers

Dr. Cofer is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Medica. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Cofer accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO11
  2. Medicare9
  3. HMO7
  4. POS5
  5. EPO4
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer's NPI number?

Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer's NPI number is 1417031519. It was assigned on October 25, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer?

Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer is an otolaryngologist in Rochester, Minnesota. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Otolaryngology Physician (taxonomy code 207Y00000X).

Where does Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer practice?

Dr. Cofer practices at 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Dr. Cofer's primary practice is Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cofer to 2 medical groups, 1 clinical lab and 1 hospice.

What is Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Cofer is (507) 284-5968.

What is Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer's medical license number?

Dr. Cofer's Minnesota license number on file is 44426, one of the licenses on file in 5 states.

Which states has Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Cofer in Minnesota (2008 to 2025), North Dakota (2018 to 2025), Wisconsin (2018 to 2025), Illinois (1997 to 2011) and Tennessee (2003 to 2010).

Which hospitals is Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer affiliated with?

Dr. Cofer is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus.

What medical group is Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer part of?

Dr. Cofer is linked to Mayo Clinic. Dmand AI links Dr. Cofer to 2 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Cofer billed Medicare for 22 services in 2022, and Dr. Cofer accepts Medicare assignment.

Is Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer board certified?

Yes. Dr. Cofer is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

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What services does Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer bill to Medicare?

In 2022, Dr. Cofer's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99211).

Where did Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer go to medical school?

Dr. Cofer graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago in 1997.

Has Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $3,616 in general payments to Dr. Cofer from 2 companies from 2017 to 2025. The largest total came from Checkpoint Surgical, Inc.

How long has Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer been practicing?

Dr. Cofer graduated from medical school in 1997, 29 years ago.

Does Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer do research?

Dmand AI links 51 publications to Dr. Cofer, published from 2011 to 2025. Dr. Cofer has worked on 3 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer publish with?

Dr. Cofer's most frequent co-authors are Richard Paul Boesch, DO (8 shared papers), Christopher T. Wootten, MD (7 shared papers) and Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH (5 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Shelagh A. Cofer accept?

Dr. Cofer is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Medica. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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