CARL M SHAPIRO DO
Prescription History 1144296708
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Cincinnati, OH
What does Dr. Shapiro prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shapiro wrote 3,224 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 866 prescriptions for 91 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Shapiro prescribes.
Medications 33 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 866 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 18 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $27.10 per fill, versus $13.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 445 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 8.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.53 per fill, versus $10.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 353 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $11.87 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 302 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $32.83 per fill, versus $20.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 142 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $20.02 per fill, versus $15.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 124 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $15.21 per fill, versus $30.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 118 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $972.81 per fill, versus $665.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 115 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $27.40 per fill, versus $27.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 83 prescriptions for Belbuca, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $650.64 per fill, versus $641.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 74 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $167.37 per fill, versus $23.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 59 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $6.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 46 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $20.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 45 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $12.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 43 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.60 per fill, versus $10.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 42 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $7.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 36 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $18.82 per fill, versus $8.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 35 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.95 per fill, versus $38.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 31 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $100.32 per fill, versus $106.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 27 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1.84 per fill, versus $4.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 26 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 71% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $30.19 per fill, versus $53.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 24 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $23.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $30.37 per fill, versus $18.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 22 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.48 per fill, versus $10.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 19 prescriptions for Movantik, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $397.73 per fill, versus $385.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 17 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 87% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $19.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat constipation caused by opioid medication.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 16 prescriptions for Relistor, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $2,492.59 per fill, versus $2,329.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 16 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $8.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 14 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $48.99 per fill, versus $21.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 13 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $550.47 per fill, versus $742.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 13 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $26.70 per fill, versus $16.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Er, about 81% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $1,023.37 per fill, versus $326.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 38% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.73 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $6.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Shapiro’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shapiro prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shapiro's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (866), Tizanidine Hcl (445) and Gabapentin (353).
How does Dr. Shapiro's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shapiro prescribes 14 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 10 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shapiro prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Ohio prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
