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Dr. Howard Shapiro, DO

New York, NY

49 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shapiro, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in New York, NY?

    Dr. Howard Shapiro, DO is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 49 years. Dr. Shapiro completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Radiology; Atlantic City Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shapiro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shapiro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shapiro’s office at (212) 935-5333.

    Where did Dr. Shapiro go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Radiology; Atlantic City Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Shapiro typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Shapiro typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Howard Shapiro may include:

    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 (212) 935-5333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shapiro accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Shapiro in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shapiro's office located?

    Dr. Howard Shapiro's Primary Practice

    14 E 60th St Ste 700

    New York, NY 10022

    (212) 935-5333

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    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 1730211921.

    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. Howard Shapiro's specialty?

    Dr. Shapiro is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near New York, NY.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Howard Shapiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shapiro is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Howard Shapiro accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Shapiro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Shapiro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shapiro's office at (212) 935-5333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Shapiro?

    Please contact Dr. Shapiro's office at (212) 935-5333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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