Overview
At the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care available for people of all ages and all walks of life. In addition, we serve as a leading educator of orthopedic surgery technique to surgeons around the world.
Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5201 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
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Dr. Coppola began practicing in Bakersfield in 1983. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and his medical degree at the University of Southern California before returning to UCI as a resident.Dr. Coppola's specialties include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, anterior hip replacement, and total joint replacements of the hip and knee. Dr. Coppola believes in using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. He also treats a variety of sports related injuries and fracture care.He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has been a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery since 1986. He is past president of the Kern County Medical Society and past chief of staff of Mercy Hospitals. Dr. Coppola has held many leadership positions in community health organizations, including serving on the community board of directors for Mercy Hospitals.Dr. Coppola enjoys fly-fishing in the Sierras and off-roading in his spare time.Hello. We welcome the chance to help you feel your best. Excellent, comprehensive and affordable health care, delivered with compassion, is what we stand for. Since our founding, we've made it our goal to create an environment that meets each patient's physical, mental, and spiritual needs. We also believe this healing philosophy promotes the well-being of our staff and the places they serve.Dignity Health Mercy's Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center is made up of top orthopedic surgeons in the local area, caregivers and staff who deliver comprehensive care to our diverse community.Through teamwork and innovation, faith and compassion, advocacy and action, our team at Mercy's Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center endeavor every day to keep you happy, healthy, and whole. Dr. Coppola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Shapiro isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Shapiro isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Shapiro isAdvanced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Shapiro isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- SynovitisDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.