Charles Shapiro, MD
NPI 1487725412 · Urology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Shapiro, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1487725412).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487725412
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G37582 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Terazosin Hcl | 237 | 84 |
| Finasteride | 175 | 55 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 45 | 18 |
| Trospium Chloride | 35 | 13 |
| Sodium Chloride Irrig Solutionbrand: Sodium Chloride | 27 | — |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 21 | — |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 18 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-13
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Shapiro's NPI number?
- Charles Shapiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487725412, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Shapiro's specialty?
- Charles Shapiro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Shapiro located?
- Charles Shapiro's practice location on file with NPPES is 4733 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027-6021.
- What is Charles Shapiro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Shapiro is (323) 783-4011.
- Does Charles Shapiro accept Medicare?
- Charles Shapiro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Shapiro's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Shapiro's NPI (1487725412) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.