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Dr. Douglas Shapiro, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shapiro, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Douglas Shapiro, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shapiro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shapiro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shapiro’s office at (323) 361-8988.
What languages does Dr. Shapiro speak?
Dr. Shapiro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shapiro typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shapiro diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shapiro. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shapiro typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Shapiro may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Shapiro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shapiro accept my insurance?
Dr. Shapiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-8988 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shapiro accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Shapiro in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Conifer Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Shapiro's office located?
Dr. Douglas Shapiro's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-8988
What is Dr. Shapiro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shapiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003233073.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shapiro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shapiro
What is Dr. Douglas Shapiro's specialty?
Dr. Shapiro is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Is this Dr. Douglas Shapiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shapiro is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Douglas Shapiro accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Shapiro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Shapiro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shapiro's office at (323) 361-8988 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Shapiro?
Please contact Dr. Shapiro's office at (323) 361-8988 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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