Arnold Glazer Shapiro, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Arnold Glazer Shapiro is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Ft Wright, KY with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Arnold Glazer Shapiro, MD has been part of the Ft Wright medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1717 Dixie Highway Suite 200, Ft Wright, KY 41011
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.5%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
22
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
41
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
964
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $99k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$34 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Arnold Glazer Shapiro's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.58 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 1977)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Arnold Glazer Shapiro
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Arnold Glazer Shapiro for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Ft Wright required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arnold Glazer Shapiro
NPI records show Dr. Shapiro as active with telehealth listed in Ft Wright, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 341-7453.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Arnold Glazer Shapiro
Practice Location
1717 Dixie Highway Suite 200, Ft Wright, KY 41011
Mailing Address
1717 Dixie Highway Suite 200, Ft Wright, KY 41011
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