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DANIAL SHAMS M.D.
NPI 1760866578
Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Active since July 13, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2020, Jun 23, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Danial Shams M.d. NPPES

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

DANIAL SHAMS M.D. (NPI 1760866578) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (59897) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760866578
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDANIAL SHAMSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 936-2000
Phone(615) 322-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1760866578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 59897
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.
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Danial Shams M.d. 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 ID1850684275
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200713003535
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Danial Shams reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000
Vanderbilt Health And Williamson Medical Center Clinics And Services,
16 mi
Internal Medicine
919 MURFREESBORO RD
Franklin, TN 37064
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 298 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225135551 (615) 591-9890

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 01996
Continuous spinal drug administration is a hospital procedure where medication is delivered directly into the spinal fluid through a small tube. It helps manage pain or other conditions. Daily hospital management involves monitoring for effectiveness and any potential side effects.
49 services22 patients
Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488
This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.
21 services21 patients
Other procedure on nervous system 64999
A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.
15 services14 patients
Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 00914
Anesthesia is used during the removal of the prostate to ensure you feel no discomfort. An endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, aids in viewing the area. This procedure involves the careful administration of medicines to help you sleep and prevent pain.
14 services14 patients
Insertion of tube and injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal 62324
This procedure involves placing a tube into your middle or upper spine canal. A substance is then injected through the tube. This can help diagnose or treat various conditions related to the spine and nervous system. It is performed by skilled healthcare professionals.
14 services14 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Danial Shams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Danial Shams is 1760866578. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2015.

Where is Danial Shams located?

Danial Shams practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Danial Shams's specialty?

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

Is Danial Shams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Danial 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Danial Shams's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Danial Shams reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN) and Vanderbilt Health And Williamson Medical Center Clinics And Services, (Franklin, TN). Each 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 Danial Shams's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Danial Shams accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Insurance Company list Danial 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 Danial Shams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Danial Shams is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Danial Shams was last updated on March 23, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.