Joel A Shapiro, M.D.
Joel A Shapiro is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across WA can see Joel a Shapiro, M.D. in person in Seattle or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
Older · 5340dNPPES updated 2011-10-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2409 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103-6907
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
187
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
38
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $310
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$116 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Joel a Shapiro's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
805 Madison St Suite 901, Seattle, WA 98104-1172
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Joel a Shapiro
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel a Shapiro for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Seattle 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 Joel a Shapiro
Dr. Shapiro is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 633-8100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2409 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103-6907
Mailing Address
805 Madison St Suite 901, Seattle, WA 98104-1172
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