DR. PETER EDWARD SHAPIRO M.D.
Prescription History 1306889829
Otolaryngology in Kansas City, MO
What does Dr. Shapiro prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shapiro wrote 438 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Mometasone Furoate, with 78 prescriptions for 60 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 13 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 78 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $38.07 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 55 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.17 per fill, versus $15.56 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 45 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.05 per fill, versus $7.02 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 37 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 61% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $17.85 per fill, versus $15.66 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 33 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 89% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.10 per fill, versus $27.77 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 31 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 77% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $2.59 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 ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 29 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $56.94 per fill, versus $53.26 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 27 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 83% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $7.68 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 26 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $20.32 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 26 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 70% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $41.47 per fill, versus $8.93 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 bacterial ear infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 21 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $118.97 per fill, versus $113.53 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 ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 16 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort, about 73% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $49.97 per fill, versus $48.23 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Shapiro wrote 14 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $7.48 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 Mometasone Furoate (78), Cefdinir (55) and Methylprednisolone (45).
How does Dr. Shapiro's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shapiro prescribes 3 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 5 about as often and 5 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 Missouri 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.
