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Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Richard Alan Shapiro, MD)
Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Rush Medical College (1976)
Professional interests include: urinary retention, cystoscopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and more.
18321 Clark Street
Tarzana, CA 91356

Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs is an urologist in Tarzana, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1976 and has 50 years of experience. Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs is affiliated with Providence, Cedars-Sinai, Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley Urological Associates.

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Office Locations

18321 Clark Street
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-0800
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18370 Burbank Boulevard Suite 407
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-4242
(818) 996-4352
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Some issues Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

  • The bladder, which stores urine.
  • The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
  • The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

  • Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
  • Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
  • Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
  • Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
  • Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections
retroperitoneal ultrasound
transabdominal ultrasound
ultrasound
urinalysis

By Affordability:

injections
testicular ultrasound

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs performed more injections, retroperitoneal ultrasound, transabdominal ultrasound, ultrasound (sonogram), and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for injections, and testicular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures
urologic procedures

By Affordability:

prostate procedures

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs performed more minimally invasive procedures, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for prostate procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anal sphincter electromyography
catheterization
cystoscopy
diagnostic cystoscopy
diagnostic procedures
electromyography
hormone therapy
inpatient hospital care
minor procedures
potassium sensitivity test
testicular ultrasound without Doppler

By Affordability:

biopsy
bladder irrigation
bladder procedures
catheterization
core needle biopsy
core needle prostate biopsy
cystometrogram
cystoscopy with urethral calibration
cystoscopy with urethral dilation
diagnostic cystoscopy
endoscopic dilation
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care
intravesical therapy
minor procedures
needle biopsy
non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion
pelvic ultrasound
potassium sensitivity test
potassium test
pressure flow study
prostate biopsy
prostate punch biopsy
punch biopsy
temporary urinary diversion
urethral catheterization
urethral dilation
urinary catheterization
urinary diversion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs performed more anal sphincter electromyography, catheterization, cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, diagnostic procedures, electromyography (EMG), hormone therapy, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), minor procedures, potassium sensitivity test, and testicular ultrasound without Doppler procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for biopsy, bladder irrigation, bladder procedures, catheterization, core needle biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, cystometrogram, cystoscopy with urethral calibration, cystoscopy with urethral dilation, diagnostic cystoscopy, endoscopic dilation, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), intravesical therapy (into the bladder), minor procedures, needle biopsy, non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion, pelvic ultrasound, potassium sensitivity test, potassium test, pressure flow study, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, punch biopsy, temporary urinary diversion, urethral catheterization, urethral dilation, urinary catheterization, and urinary diversion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2012 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 695
ablation 14
anorectal procedures 11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 53
blood draw 549
catheterization 65
chemotherapy 53
cryotherapy 14
diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 1821
hormone therapy 154
hospital care 65
injections 27
inpatient care 65
lab tests 3791
laser treatment 14
minimally invasive procedures 186
minor procedures 55
pelvic imaging 1017
potassium test 72
stent placement (stenting) 19
ultrasound (sonogram) 1555
urologic procedures 1126
vascular procedures 178

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2013 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 592
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 51
blood draw 539
catheterization 90
chemotherapy 51
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 1811
hormone therapy 196
hospital care 54
injections 52
inpatient care 54
lab tests 3510
laser treatment 14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 14
minimally invasive procedures 177
minor procedures 66
pelvic imaging 968
potassium test 47
stent placement (stenting) 23
ultrasound (sonogram) 1527
urologic procedures 1030
vascular procedures 76

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 708
Female 210
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 810
Black 0
Hispanic 45
Asian 0
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 379
From 75 to 84 350
85 and over 159
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2013

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 35
Dementia 14
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2014 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 525
blood draw 490
catheterization 63
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 1808
hormone therapy 198
hospital care 59
injections 70
inpatient care 59
lab tests 3395
minimally invasive procedures 124
minor procedures 58
pelvic imaging 977
potassium test 43
ultrasound (sonogram) 1508
urologic procedures 989
vascular procedures 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 678
Female 221
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 785
Black 11
Hispanic 47
Asian 29
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 332
From 75 to 84 357
85 and over 174
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2014

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 37
Dementia 12
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2015 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 608
anorectal procedures 13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 90
blood draw 555
catheterization 59
chemotherapy 90
diagnostic procedures 32
doctor visit 2168
hormone therapy 25255
hospital care 92
injections 25100
inpatient care 92
lab tests 3673
minimally invasive procedures 159
minor procedures 83
pelvic imaging 1195
potassium test 60
ultrasound (sonogram) 1809
urologic procedures 1316
vascular procedures 25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 1622
Female 432
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1814
Black 0
Hispanic 82
Asian 76
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 794
From 75 to 84 794
85 and over 396
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2015

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Dementia 14
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2016 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 535
anorectal procedures 13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 62
blood draw 529
catheterization 101
chemotherapy 62
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 2148
hormone therapy 17976
hospital care 75
injections 17800
inpatient care 75
lab tests 4005
minimally invasive procedures 143
minor procedures 66
pelvic imaging 1195
potassium test 41
stent placement (stenting) 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 1746
urologic procedures 1318

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 770
Female 250
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 883
Black 11
Hispanic 36
Asian 44
Other 46
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 398
From 75 to 84 403
85 and over 183
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 39
Dementia 15
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2017 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 607
ablation 15
anorectal procedures 13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 89
blood draw 553
catheterization 85
chemotherapy 89
cryotherapy 15
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 2168
hormone therapy 17977
hospital care 81
injections 17800
inpatient care 81
lab tests 5023
laser treatment 15
minimally invasive procedures 241
minor procedures 83
neurostimulation 62
pelvic imaging 1260
potassium test 53
stent placement (stenting) 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 1877
urologic procedures 1339
vascular procedures 16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 782
Female 243
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 887
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 46
Other 51
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 427
From 75 to 84 380
85 and over 189
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2017

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 41
Dementia 14
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2018 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 593
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 64
blood draw 494
catheterization 65
chemotherapy 64
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 2214
hormone therapy 25359
hospital care 64
injections 25200
inpatient care 64
lab tests 5475
minimally invasive procedures 151
minor procedures 87
pelvic imaging 1210
potassium test 63
ultrasound (sonogram) 1808
urologic procedures 1170
vascular procedures 28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 811
Female 230
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 893
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 44
Other 55
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 397
From 75 to 84 428
85 and over 185
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 44
Dementia 14
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2019 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 594
ablation 16
anorectal procedures 14
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 54
blood draw 381
catheterization 51
chemotherapy 54
cryotherapy 16
diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 2142
hormone therapy 23649
hospital care 97
injections 23500
inpatient care 97
lab tests 5537
laser treatment 16
minimally invasive procedures 178
minor procedures 73
pelvic imaging 1229
potassium test 130
ultrasound (sonogram) 1827
urologic procedures 1289
vascular procedures 24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 848
Female 209
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 912
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 49
Other 52
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 410
From 75 to 84 418
85 and over 205
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2019

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 42
Dementia 16
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2020 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 455
anorectal procedures 11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 70
blood draw 140
catheterization 47
chemotherapy 70
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 1532
hormone therapy 18611
hospital care 37
injections 18500
inpatient care 37
lab tests 2435
minimally invasive procedures 99
minor procedures 50
pelvic imaging 898
potassium test 58
ultrasound (sonogram) 1356
urologic procedures 820
vascular procedures 27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 696
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 716
Black 11
Hispanic 27
Asian 43
Other 50
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 338
From 75 to 84 318
85 and over 167
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 42
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2021 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 620
anorectal procedures 32
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 76
blood draw 76
catheterization 54
chemotherapy 76
diagnostic procedures 32
doctor visit 1890
hormone therapy 20763
hospital care 75
injections 20652
inpatient care 75
lab tests 2723
minimally invasive procedures 238
minor procedures 43
neurostimulation 119
pelvic imaging 1138
potassium test 57
stent placement (stenting) 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 1760
urologic procedures 995
vascular procedures 25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 844
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 863
Black 12
Hispanic 31
Asian 47
Other 67
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 418
From 75 to 84 383
85 and over 188
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 44
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2022 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 701
anorectal procedures 42
blood draw 106
catheterization 37
diagnostic procedures 59
doctor visit 2098
hormone therapy 20301
hospital care 61
injections 20203
inpatient care 61
lab tests 2992
minimally invasive procedures 140
minor procedures 58
pelvic imaging 1282
potassium test 78
ultrasound (sonogram) 1972
urologic procedures 914
vascular procedures 25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 945
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 968
Black 0
Hispanic 51
Asian 0
Other 76
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 439
From 75 to 84 465
85 and over 207
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 44
Dementia 11
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2023 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 621
ablation 31
blood draw 82
catheterization 91
cryotherapy 31
diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 2147
hormone therapy 16628
hospital care 62
injections 16500
inpatient care 62
lab tests 1816
laser treatment 31
minimally invasive procedures 174
minor procedures 63
pelvic imaging 955
potassium test 85
ultrasound (sonogram) 1582
urologic procedures 1067
vascular procedures 18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 937
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 974
Black 0
Hispanic 48
Asian 50
Other 74
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 423
From 75 to 84 490
85 and over 218
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 44
Dementia 10
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2024 were hormone therapy, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 850
anorectal procedures 55
blood draw 82
catheterization 67
diagnostic procedures 81
doctor visit 2548
hormone therapy 36661
hospital care 130
injections 36550
inpatient care 130
lab tests 1789
laser treatment 15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 15
minimally invasive procedures 249
minor procedures 59
neurostimulation 59
pelvic imaging 1579
potassium test 71
stent placement (stenting) 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 2470
urologic procedures 1463

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 1058
Female 292
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1134
Black 15
Hispanic 47
Asian 70
Other 84
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 489
From 75 to 84 543
85 and over 278
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 44
Dementia 14
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging 615
ablation 19
anorectal procedures 22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 67
blood draw 352
catheterization 67
chemotherapy 67
cryotherapy 19
diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 2038
hormone therapy 17209
hospital care 73
injections 17073
inpatient care 73
lab tests 3551
laser treatment 17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 14
minimally invasive procedures 173
minor procedures 64
neurostimulation 80
pelvic imaging 1146
potassium test 66
stent placement (stenting) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 1753
urologic procedures 1141
vascular procedures 41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 823
Female 218
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander 38
Non-Hispanic White 895
Hispanic 31
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 47
Age
85 and over 196
75 to 84 409
Less than 65 31
65 to 74 403

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Cancer 17
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs graduated from Rush Medical College in 1976. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (1976)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (1983)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Cedars-Sinai
Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County
San Fernando Valley Urological Associates

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Health Net MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, CareMore MAH and Blue Shield California MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH
Health Net MAH
CareMore HMO
Blue Shield California HMO
Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO
CareMore MAH
Blue Shield California MAH

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard A. Shapiro, MD, Facs. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation $2,588 AquaBeam Robotic System
$2,588
NxThera, Inc. $1,111 Rezum
$1,111
Pfizer Inc. $888 XTANDI
$319 		TALZENNA
$292 		PAXLOVID
$121 		ORGOVYX
$112 		VIAGRA
$42 		Other
$3
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. $830 TESTOPEL
$258 		XIAFLEX
$216 		Aveed
$176 		EDEX
$149 		VALSTAR
$17 		Other
$13
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited $550 Axumin
$318 		POSLUMA
$233
Other $6,253 XTANDI
$522 		SPEEDICATH
$379 		BOTOX
$372 		PROVENGE
$273 		ORGOVYX
$253 		Other
$4,454
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $8,739
Travel and Lodging $1,841
Gift $1,082
Education $558

Biography

Dr. Richard Shapiro is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist. Dr. Shapiro graduated from Rush Medical College and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). These areas are among his clinical interests: bladder cancer, uterine prolapse, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). He can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He has received the distinction of Los Angeles Super Doctors. Dr. Shapiro is professionally affiliated with Providence and Cedars-Sinai. His practice in Tarzana, CA is open to new patients as reported by Providence.

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