Overview
Jeffrey Shapiro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California.
Dr. Shapiro is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
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- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
Locations
1140 W La Veta Ave Ste 615, Orange, CA 92868
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro by calling their office at 714-543-8555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro a top-rated expert for Lower Esophageal Ring?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro is classified as an Advanced expert for Lower Esophageal Ring, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro specialize in?
While Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-543-8555 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Shapiro isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Shapiro isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
