MARA SHAPERO MD
Prescription History 1972008357
Allergy & Immunology in Boston, MA
What does Dr. Shapero prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shapero wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for 2 medications. The most prescribed was Ipratropium Bromide, with 37 prescriptions for 18 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. Shapero prescribes.
Medications 2 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
What it is used for
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Shapero wrote 37 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $23.95 per fill, versus $30.83 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Shapero wrote 11 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $21.67 per fill, versus $27.57 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. Shapero’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shapero prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shapero's most prescribed medications were Ipratropium Bromide (37) and Azelastine Hcl (11).
How does Dr. Shapero's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 2 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shapero prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shapero 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 Massachusetts 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.
