Summary

Dr. Joseph Shapiro is a family medicine physician who also practices emergency medicine, bringing over five decades of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and has been serving patients for 54 years. His dual specialty training allows him to provide both comprehensive primary care and urgent medical treatment.

Dr. Shapiro practices at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center and maintains additional locations in Anaheim and Garden Grove. He specializes in treating conditions such as flank pain, abdominal pain, and pregnancy-related abdominal concerns. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and basic metabolic panels to evaluate patient health. He also provides chronic wound care services to help patients heal properly over time.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 54 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Stanley Shapiro has 3 locations

Orange County Medical Center

3440 E La Palma AveAnaheim, CA 92806

Kaiser Permanente Garden Grove Medical Offices

12100 Euclid StGarden Grove, CA 92840
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Spanish, Indian (Hindi), Indian (Punjabi), Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English
Downey , CAFountain Valley , CAFullerton , CAArcadia , CA
Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Stanley Shapiro

  • Aetna
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - HMO
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Stanley Shapiro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Stanley Shapiro has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Stroke
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Stanley Shapiro holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Shapiro's NPI number is 1699846675.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Shapiro affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Shapiro is affiliated with KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER.
Where is Dr. Joseph Shapiro's office located?
Dr. Joseph Shapiro's office is located at 9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA, 90242.
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