Physician Profile
Richard A. Shapiro, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shapiro
Richard A. Shapiro, MD is a healthcare provider in Tarzana, CA specializing in urology. Richard trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1976. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 6,096 Medicare patients across 46,258 services. The services billed most often include injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg, automated urinalysis test, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (818) 996-4242
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18370 BURBANK BLVD STE 407
Tarzana, CA 91356
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
46,258 services · 6,096 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
821 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
215 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
125 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
82 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
71 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode | Procedure | 64566 |
59 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
55 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
41 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
1,349 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
810 | More than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 urologists in Tarzana 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shapiro?
Dr. Shapiro is an urologist in Tarzana, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shapiro's address?
Dr. Shapiro is listed at 18370 Burbank Blvd Ste 407, Tarzana, CA 91356. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shapiro?
The number on file is (818) 996-4242. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shapiro's NPI number?
Dr. Shapiro's National Provider Identifier is 1619992682. 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 train?
Dr. Shapiro attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shapiro been practicing?
Dr. Shapiro has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shapiro perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shapiro performs procedures including electronic assessment of bladder emptying, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of pelvis and limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shapiro confirmed this information?
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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