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DR. TEWFEEK KAMAL ABU-SHAMI MD
NPI 1194348573
Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Active since May 20, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, 5.504 JEANIE SEALY HOSPITAL, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 266-7811 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Tewfeek Kamal Abu-shami Md NPPES

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

DR. TEWFEEK KAMAL ABU-SHAMI MD (NPI 1194348573) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Washington (MD61677657) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194348573
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TEWFEEK KAMAL ABU-SHAMICredential: MD
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, 5.504 JEANIE SEALY HOSPITALGalveston, TX 77555-0877
Mailing AddressPo Box 840842Dallas, TX 75284-0842 · (206) 625-0578 · Fax (206) 625-9184
Phone(409) 266-7811
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1194348573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61677657✔ Licensed in TX · BP10070754
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, 5.504 JEANIE SEALY HOSPITAL, Galveston, TX 77555
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tewfeek Kamal Abu-shami Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507287232
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250805003383
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500025
Location500 17th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 · King County
Emergency services

Swedish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500027
Location747 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Issaquah

Acute Care Hospitals · Issaquah, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500152
Location751 NE Blakely DrIssaquah, WA 98029 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Tewfeek Abu-shami's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tewfeek Abu-shami is 1194348573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2020.

Where is Tewfeek Abu-shami located?

Tewfeek Abu-shami practices at 301 University Boulevard, 5.504 Jeanie Sealy Hospital, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 266-7811.

What is Tewfeek Abu-shami's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Tewfeek Abu-shami enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tewfeek Abu-shami is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Tewfeek Abu-shami affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tewfeek Abu-shami is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, Swedish Medical Center and Swedish Issaquah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tewfeek Abu-shami was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.