Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD
Urology Physician · Tarzana, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shapiro
Dr. Richard Shapiro is an urology physician in Tarzana, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shapiro performed 23,957 Medicare services across 5,063 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shapiro received a total of $8,720 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 315 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shapiro is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$8,720 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗23,957
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for urology physician
5,063
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,261 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
16,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,507 | $2 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,488 | $71 | $200 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
780 | $86 | $300 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
628 | $12 | $175 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
457 | $48 | $275 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
370 | $106 | $250 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
257 | $86 | $300 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
248 | $74 | $150 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
194 | $5 | $15 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 161 | $131 | $650 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
157 | $43 | $225 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
146 | $89 | $279 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
121 | $215 | $400 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
115 | $3 | $15 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
89 | $10 | $75 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
87 | $32 | $100 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
85 | $70 | $200 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
83 | $12 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
82 | $8 | $20 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 65 | $40 | $125 |
| Hormone pellet insertion under the skin A small hormone pellet is placed just beneath the skin to release medication slowly over time. |
41 | $84 | $350 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
41 | $510 | $2,100 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
32 | $116 | $350 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $111 | $300 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
31 | $41 | $150 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 26 | $136 | $225 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
24 | $80 | $240 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
22 | $109 | $400 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
22 | $26 | $400 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
18 | $105 | $342 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
18 | $50 | $100 |
| Bladder tumor removal via endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to destroy or remove a large growth from the bladder. |
16 | $318 | $3,000 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
15 | $729 | $2,000 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,720
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,246/year across 7 years
Top 23% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
315
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,351 (95.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$369 (4.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,226
2023
$1,286
2022
$1,727
2021
$2,705
2020
$308
2019
$912
2018
$555
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$295
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$233
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$123
Endo USA, Inc.
$114
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$48
Axonics, Inc.
$47
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$39
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$38
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$19
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
180 Medical, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$2,588
PFIZER INC.
$846
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$590
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$514
Coloplast Corp
$346
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$254
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$248
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$239
Olympus America Inc.
$237
AbbVie Inc.
$212
Rochester Medical Corporation
$205
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$200
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$192
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$181
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$174
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$168
COLOPLAST CORP
$127
Axonics, Inc.
$115
Endo USA, Inc.
$114
Profound Medical Corp.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$99
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$93
AbbVie, Inc.
$86
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$62
Boston Scientific Corporation
$53
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$48
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$37
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$33
Davol Inc.
$29
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Baxter Healthcare
$26
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$26
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
$25
180 Medical, Inc.
$24
Amgen Inc.
$24
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$23
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$20
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$19
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTIS · AMS Ambicor · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · CLENPIQ · CONTINENCE CARE · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GREENLIGHT · IMVEXXY · INVOKANA · JELMYTO · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · REXULTI · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · Stendra · TISSEEL · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Trelstar · UGN Laser Capital · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · rezum Generator
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
326
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Shapiro is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Shapiro experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shapiro performed 16,500 testosterone injection services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Shapiro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shapiro received a total of $8,720 from 47 companies across 315 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Shapiro's costs compare to other urology physicians in Tarzana?
Dr. Shapiro's average Medicare payment per service is $18. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Shapiro) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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