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- 2454 E Dempster St, Suite 400, Des Plaines, IL 60016
About Dr. Shapiro
Michael J. Shapiro, MD is a healthcare provider in Des Plaines, IL specializing in ophthalmology. Michael is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 5,380 services to 1,216 patients. The services billed most often include injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1235238973.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (847) 299-0700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2454 E DEMPSTER ST SUITE 400
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,380 services · 1,216 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
553 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,111 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
354 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
263 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
131 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg | Drug given | J2781 |
1,185 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2782 |
800 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
748 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in Des Plaines 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shapiro specialize in?
Dr. Shapiro is an eye doctor in Des Plaines, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shapiro located?
Dr. Shapiro is listed at 2454 E Dempster St Suite 400, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shapiro's phone number?
The number on file is (847) 299-0700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shapiro?
Dr. Shapiro's National Provider Identifier is 1235238973. 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 Dr. Shapiro go to medical school?
Dr. Shapiro attended Other, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shapiro have?
Dr. Shapiro has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shapiro do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shapiro performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Shapiro's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shapiro. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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