Dr. Alan B Shapiro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Alan B Shapiro, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Skokie, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Evanston Hospital. Dr. Alan B Shapiro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including North Shore Gastroenterology Sc. Dr. Alan B Shapiro does not accept Medicare Assignment. Call (847) 677-1170 to request Dr. Alan B Shapiro the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4711 Golf Rd
Ste 500
Skokie, IL 60076

Phone 1: (847) 677-1170

Fax: (847) 677-1233


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Alan B Shapiro
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4284605338
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Alan B Shapiro graduated from medical school in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1881676997
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Alan B Shapiro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Alan B Shapiro has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 40 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • North Shore Gastroenterology Sc


Practice Locations

4711 Golf Rd
Ste 500
Skokie, IL 60076

Phone: (847) 677-1170
Fax: (847) 677-1233
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, October 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, November 24, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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