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Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD

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Specializes in: Pathology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1992)

1425 Portland Avenue Box 400
Rochester, NY 14621

(585) 922-9870

Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD is a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY specializing in pathology. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD is affiliated with Rochester Regional Health, Rochester General Hospital (RGH), Canton-Potsdam Hospital and THE UNITY HOSPITAL OF ROCHESTER.

Office Locations

1425 Portland Avenue Box 400
City of Rochester, NY 14621

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Rochester Regional Health

1425 Portland Avenue Box 400
Rochester, NY 14621

(585) 922-9870

(585) 922-9873

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

special stains

In 2023, Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD had a list price for special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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 Affordability:

immunohistochemistry test

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD had a list price for immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2012 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	32
lab tests	326

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2013 were lab tests, cytology and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	31
lab tests	421
second opinions	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	64
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	59
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2014 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	26
lab tests	299

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	59
Less than 65	183

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2015 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	19
lab tests	224

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	550
Female	710

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	916
Black	178
Hispanic	124
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	90
Less than 65	424

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2016 were lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	21
lab tests	249

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	67
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	51
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	200

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	63
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	35
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2018 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	202
second opinions	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	44
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	29
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2019 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	186
second opinions	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	41
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	33
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2020 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	165

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	34
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	25
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	103

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	15
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	21
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	157

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	24
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	30
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD treated as a pathologist in City of Rochester, NY were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

consultation	21
cytology	27
lab tests	230
second opinions	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	371
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	112
85 and over	39
Less than 65	146
65 to 74	186

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Education & Training

Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1992. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Pathology - Hematology, American Board of Pathology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1992)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (1997)

Board Certification: Pathology - Hematology, American Board of Pathology (1998)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester General Hospital (RGH)

Canton-Potsdam Hospital

THE UNITY HOSPITAL OF ROCHESTER

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. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Emblem Health, MVP, Wellcare of New York, Multiplan, Empire Plan, Aetna, Martin's Point - US Family Health Plan, POMCO, Magnacare, United Healthcare, Medicare, NY Medicaid, Humana, Cigna Healthcare, Fidelis Care of NY, TriCare, HealthNow NY, YourCare Health Plan, Lifetime Benefits (formerly RMSCO), ElderONE, MetraComp, North American Administrators, First Niagara Business Works, CareIQ, Excellus BCBS, OneCall Medical, Health Republic, Independent Health, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CorVel, Medicare Advantage, Guardian, Molina Healthcare, MetLife Dental, ValueOptions, Health Economics Group Dental, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Dental, Univera Healthcare, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), Veterans Administration (VA), Lifetime Benefits (RMSCO), HealthPlex, DeCare Dental, Independent Health CommercialMedicare, FedMed Dental, DentaQuest, Aetna Healthcare, First Niagara Business Works (Key Insurance), Liberty Dental and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) Dental.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Emblem Health

MVP

Wellcare of New York

Multiplan

Empire Plan

Aetna

Martin's Point - US Family Health Plan

POMCO

Magnacare

United Healthcare

Medicare

NY Medicaid

Humana

Cigna Healthcare

Fidelis Care of NY

TriCare

HealthNow NY

YourCare Health Plan

Lifetime Benefits (formerly RMSCO)

ElderONE

MetraComp

North American Administrators

First Niagara Business Works

CareIQ

Excellus BCBS

OneCall Medical

Health Republic

Independent Health

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CorVel

Medicare Advantage

Guardian

Molina Healthcare

MetLife Dental

ValueOptions

Health Economics Group Dental

Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Dental

Univera Healthcare

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)

Veterans Administration (VA)

Lifetime Benefits (RMSCO)

HealthPlex

DeCare Dental

Independent Health CommercialMedicare

FedMed Dental

DentaQuest

Aetna Healthcare

First Niagara Business Works (Key Insurance)

Liberty Dental

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) Dental

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$229 FARXIGA $129	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $100

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$229

Biography

Dr. Joel Shapiro works as a pathology. He is affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital and Rochester General Hospital (RGH). Dr. Shapiro appears to be an in-network provider for UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Rochester Regional Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Rochester, NY. Dr. Shapiro obtained his medical school training at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and performed his residency at Cleveland Clinic.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Lawrence Shapiro, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography