DR. SEYED ALI SHAMS MD
NPI 1407941891
Hospitalist in Falls Church, VA

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3300 GALLOWS ROAD, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042(703) 776-3582 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2018, Dec 21, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Seyed Ali Shams Md NPPES

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

DR. SEYED ALI SHAMS MD (NPI 1407941891) is an individual hospitalist provider in Falls Church, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101265401) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407941891
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SEYED ALI SHAMSCredential: MD
Location Address3300 GALLOWS ROAD, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINEFalls Church, VA 22042
Mailing Address3300 Gallows Road, Department Of MedicineFalls Church, VA 22042 · (703) 776-3582
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1407941891 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in VA · 0101265401
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
3300 GALLOWS ROAD, Falls Church, VA 22042

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5600712000WV

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Seyed Ali Shams 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 ID4688621568
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181127002425, I20190102000999
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
338 services185 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
188 services107 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
168 services162 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
99 services99 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Inova Alexandria Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490040
Location4320 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22304 · Alexandria City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Falls Church, VA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490063
Location3300 Gallows RoadFalls Church, VA 22042 · Fairfax County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490122
Location2501 Parkers LaneAlexandria, VA 22306 · Fairfax County
Emergency services

Rappahannock General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Kilmarnock, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number491308
Location101 Harris RoadKilmarnock, VA 22482 · Lancaster County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 22042 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Hospitalist
3300 GALLOWS ROAD, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3300 GALLOWS ROAD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Hospitalist
3300 GALLOWS ROAD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Internal Medicine
3300 GALLOWS ROAD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Pediatrics
3300 GALLOWS ROAD, PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY OFFICE
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Hospitalist
3300 GALLOWS ROAD, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Social Worker (Clinical)
3300 GALLOWS ROAD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Hospitalist
3300 GALLOWS ROAD, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042

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 Seyed Shams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Seyed Shams is 1407941891. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Seyed Shams located?

Seyed Shams practices at 3300 Gallows Road Department Of Medicine, Falls Church, VA 22042. The listed phone number is (703) 776-3582.

What is Seyed Shams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Seyed Shams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Seyed Shams 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.

What insurance does Seyed Shams accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Seyed Shams 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.

Is Seyed Shams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Seyed Shams is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and Rappahannock General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Seyed Shams was last updated on December 12, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.