Physician Profile
Joel A. Shapiro, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shapiro
Based in Seattle, WA, Joel A. Shapiro, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Joel graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 3,435 services to 498 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (206) 633-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2409 N 45TH ST
Seattle, WA 98103
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,435 services · 498 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23430 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
131 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of arm joint with contrast | Imaging | 73222 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
2,881 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
138 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Seattle 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joel A. Shapiro?
Joel A. Shapiro is an orthopaedic surgeon in Seattle, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Joel A. Shapiro's address?
Joel A. Shapiro is listed at 2409 N 45Th St, Seattle, WA 98103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joel A. Shapiro?
The number on file is (206) 633-8100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joel A. Shapiro?
Joel A. Shapiro's National Provider Identifier is 1215997895. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Joel A. Shapiro train?
Joel A. Shapiro attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joel A. Shapiro have?
Joel A. Shapiro has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joel A. Shapiro perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel A. Shapiro performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, anchoring of biceps tendon and removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and mri scan of arm joint without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joel A. Shapiro's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel A. Shapiro. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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