Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Shapiro, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2828 S SEACREST BLVD, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
5613952117
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1386671477 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shapiro

Dr. Eric Shapiro is an orthopedic surgery in Boynton Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shapiro performed 13,388 Medicare services across 6,385 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shapiro received a total of $266 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 14 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in FL$ $266 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
13,388
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for orthopedic surgery
6,385
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~705 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg3,848$6$31
Joint injection, major joint1,930$55$303
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,580$68$374
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc)1,150$7$38
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)724$97$528
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views672$27$143
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views667$26$141
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min574$18$120
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose428$405$2,008
New patient office visit (30-44 min)307$75$469
New patient office visit (45-59 min)225$117$693
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)184$1$4
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min167$16$111
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views151$30$163
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views150$31$165
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views92$34$193
Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose90$58$297
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose87$97$508
Functional activity therapy42$26$151
Self-care/home management training, per 15 min35$20$134
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views34$24$135
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes32$81$411
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)31$43$234
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views24$30$152
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint23$39$239
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views22$18$108
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min22$23$138
Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone21$288$1,455
Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope16$463$2,454
Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff13$681$3,735
Injection into tendon or ligament12$44$245
X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views12$25$152
Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes12$36$198
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes11$81$411
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 ↗
$266
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $53/year across 5 years
Bottom 13% in FL for orthopedic surgery
9
Companies
14
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
$266 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$13
2022
$25
2020
$62
2019
$19
2018
$147

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$99
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$40
Bioventus LLC
$28
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$22
ERMI Inc.
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Orthogenrx Inc.
$14
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EXPAREL · Exogen · GELSYN 3 · GenVisc 850 · HYALGAN · MONOVISC · ORTHOVISC · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Tymlos · ZYNRELEF
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
164
Per 100K population
10.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Shapiro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Shapiro experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shapiro performed 3,848 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 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 $266 from 9 companies across 14 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 orthopedic surgerys in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Shapiro's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →