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ANDREW BALFOUR & ROBERT SHAPIRO
NPI 1740357698
Optometrist in Los Angeles, CA

Active since November 29, 2006
555 S BROADWAY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013(213) 627-5911(213) 622-8048 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ANDREW BALFOUR & ROBERT SHAPIRO (NPI 1740357698) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Los Angeles, California and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Robert Lloyd Shapiro, Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740357698
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameANDREW BALFOUR & ROBERT SHAPIRO
Location Address555 S BROADWAYLos Angeles, CA 90013-2301
Mailing Address555 S BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90013-2301 · (213) 627-5911 · Fax (213) 622-8048
Phone(213) 627-5911
Fax(213) 622-8048
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert Lloyd ShapiroPartner · (213) 627-5911
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 2010
✔ NPI 1740357698 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
555 S BROADWAY, Los Angeles, CA 90013
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Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidGSD000430CA
Medicare NSC0343080001CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedWY4855CA · Nhic Group Number

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Andrew Balfour, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1902819568
555 S BROADWAY
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 627-5911
✔ PECOSSame address
Robert Shapiro, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1144212531
555 S BROADWAY
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 627-5911
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro is 1740357698. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.

Where is Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro located?

Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro is located at 555 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013. The listed phone number is (213) 627-5911.

What is Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Balfour & Robert Shapiro was last updated on November 4, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.