Summary

Dr. Meryl Shapiro treats glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts, and performs eye exams, tonometry, and vision tests. She has practiced ophthalmology for 34 years and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center.

Dr. Shapiro completed her medical degree at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and her residency at UCLA Medical Center. She sees patients in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Meryl Leah Shapiro has 3 locations

Ucla Stein Eye Institute Westwood

100 Stein PlzLos Angeles, CA 90095
Mon8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Santa Monica Medical Center

1250 16th StSanta Monica, CA 90404

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34 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Farsi, Spanish Speaks English, Russian, Spanish
Los Angeles , CALancaster , CAWest Hollywood , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Meryl Leah Shapiro

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CenCal Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Meryl Leah Shapiro has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Meryl Leah Shapiro has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eye Syndromes
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Pterygium
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Dr. Meryl Leah Shapiro holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

PositionStateYearStatus
Medical DoctorCalifornia2027Active

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Shapiro's NPI number is 1932110475.

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Where is Dr. Meryl Shapiro's office located?
Dr. Meryl Shapiro's office is located at 100 Stein Plz, Los Angeles, CA, 90095.
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What languages does Dr. Meryl Shapiro speak?
Dr. Meryl Shapiro speaks English and Spanish.

Data Sources

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