Stephen Shapiro, M.D.
NPI 1447208798 · General Practice Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Shapiro, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Fountain Valley, CA (NPI 1447208798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447208798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G079453 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
115 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 94 | $122 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 21 | $177 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$177 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 71 | 71 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 53 | 53 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 44 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 26 | 25 |
| Mupirocin | 22 | 22 |
| Dexamethasone | 20 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2008-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Shapiro's NPI number?
- Stephen Shapiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447208798, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Shapiro's specialty?
- Stephen Shapiro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Shapiro located?
- Stephen Shapiro's practice location on file with NPPES is 11160 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4008.
- What is Stephen Shapiro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Shapiro is (949) 244-3667.
- Does Stephen Shapiro accept Medicare?
- Stephen Shapiro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Shapiro's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Shapiro's NPI (1447208798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.