DOUGLAS B SHAPIRO MD PA – NPI #1457574618
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

DOUGLAS B SHAPIRO MD PA is an ophthalmologist located in MIAMI, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457574618 to DOUGLAS B SHAPIRO MD PA on April 10, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

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NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS B SHAPIRO MD PA

NPI Number
1457574618
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
DOUGLAS B SHAPIRO MD PA
Primary location
8700 N KENDALL DR
SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33176-2206
Phone: (305) 275-0038 Fax: (305) 275-8580
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
DOUGLAS SHAPIRO
PRESIDENT
Phone: (305) 275-0038
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.