Dr David Howard Shapiro, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Clearwater, FL

Dr David Howard Shapiro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Clearwater, Florida. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1965 and has 59 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). His current practice location is 561 S Duncan Ave, Clearwater, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 724-4279.

Dr David Howard Shapiro is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME24748) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295763977.

Contact Information

Dr David Howard Shapiro, MD
561 S Duncan Ave,
Clearwater, FL 33756-6255
(727) 724-4279
(727) 400-6882

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Howard Shapiro
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience59 Years
Location561 S Duncan Ave, Clearwater, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David Howard Shapiro attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1965
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295763977
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688639768
  • Enrollment ID: I20041130001089

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Howard Shapiro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295763977NPI-NPPES
NPI 1679878417OtherFLMEDICARE EO655A
271233400MedicaidFL
1295763977OtherFLMEDICARE 51053X

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery ME24748 (Florida)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr David Howard Shapiro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDavid H Shapiro Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679878417
PECOS PAC ID: 6608059829
Enrollment ID: O20110325000478

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David Howard Shapiro is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Howard Shapiro, MD
561 S Duncan Ave,
Clearwater, FL 33756-6255

Ph: (727) 724-4279
Dr David Howard Shapiro, MD
561 S Duncan Ave,
Clearwater, FL 33756-6255

Ph: (727) 724-4279

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