NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1104999770 MD
Verify on CMS → Robert Shapiro, MD
Dermatology Physician in Hilo, Hawaii.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,011 in Dermatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
306
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 799
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$393.09
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Robert Shapiro, MD filed 306 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Dermatology Physician in Hilo, Hawaii, prescribing 90% generic.
- 306
- Part D claims, 2024
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $393.09
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Robert Shapiro, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1104999770), first enumerated 11/15/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 306 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$393.09 in reported industry payments (6 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1104999770 · Dermatology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1104999770
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 15K Dermatology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 306
- BOOK-THIN 69 in Hawaii
- PHOTO-ENUM Hubert Watkins · 2006
Robert Shapiro, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
306 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Robert Shapiro, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Robert Shapiro, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
306 62% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Hawaii
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Dermatology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1104999770 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/15/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Robert Shapiro, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$393
Largest payer
PFIZER INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Robert Shapiro, MD - brand share 10.0%
Dermatology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 306 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
306
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 309.267
- Total Day Supply
- 7,023
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $53K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.98
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Shapiro, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
70 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
34 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
33 claims
- Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus
31 claims
- Imiquimod 19
Imiquimod
19 claims
- Econazole Nitrate 14
Econazole Nitrate
14 claims
- Fluocinonide 14
Fluocinonide
14 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 12
Diclofenac Sodium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 70 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 34 |
| Mupirocin | 33 |
| Tacrolimus | 31 |
| Imiquimod | 19 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 14 |
| Fluocinonide | 14 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Robert Shapiro, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
15,011
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
799
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Shapiro, MD's 306 claims are below the specialty average of 799.
Nationwide Dermatology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Shapiro, both outside Hawaii so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Hawaii
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Hawaii, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shapiro.
One of 69 Dermatology Physician providers enrolled in Hawaii, 5 are shown here.
Stephanie Ayau
FNP
Kailua Kona, HI
Dr. Heather Bejenaru
M.D.
Kihei, HI
Dr. Ann Bell
MD
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI
Dr. Glenn Bessinger
M.D., PH.D.
Kailua, HI
Dr. John Boyer
MD
Honolulu, HI
Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Shapiro, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Shapiro, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Hilo, Hawaii. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Shapiro, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Robert Shapiro, MD wrote 306 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Shapiro, MD located? ▼
Robert Shapiro, MD is located at 346 WAIANUENUE AVE, Hilo, HI, 96720. Phone: (808) 961-9040.
What is Robert Shapiro, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Shapiro, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104999770, issued on 11/15/2006.
Does Robert Shapiro, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Shapiro, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,011 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 799 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Shapiro, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Robert Shapiro, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lidocaine-Prilocaine, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Shapiro, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Shapiro, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 306 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Shapiro, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Shapiro, MD's NPI is 1104999770 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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