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DR. ALAN R SHEFF MD
NPI 1780672626
Internal Medicine in Bethesda, MD

Active since October 13, 2005PECOS Enrolled
84.66/100
CMS Quality Rating
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, SUITE 100, BETHESDA, MD 20817(301) 493-4440(301) 493-9778 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Alan R Sheff Md NPPES

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

DR. ALAN R SHEFF MD (NPI 1780672626) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0036797) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780672626
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALAN R SHEFFCredential: MD
Location Address10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, SUITE 100Bethesda, MD 20817
Mailing Address19735 Germantown Road, Suite 100Germantown, MD 20874 · (301) 917-6513 · Fax (301) 917-6506
Phone(301) 493-4440
Fax(301) 493-9778
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 2010
✔ NPI 1780672626 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0036797
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, Bethesda, MD 20817
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINC49878

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Alan R Sheff Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
138 services120 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
70 services61 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
56 services56 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20817 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.

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.

84.66/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.87

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
87%63 patients4/55-star benchmark: 93%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
39%150 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
82%196 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
71%152 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
93%1,052 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
94%307 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
HIV Screening
10%92 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
40%377 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
27%460 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
92%215 patients5/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 5% · 307 patients
Patients totalRate: 16% · 321 patients
12%321 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

MICHAEL T SINGER BS DDS FAAMP FACP
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, #601
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 897-3350
ORTHO-TRAUMA BETHESDA, LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, 506
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 530-1010
RONALD DANA SOLOMSON DMD
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, #601
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 897-3350
JANE BRODSKY DMD MS
Dentist (Dental Public Health)
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, #601
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 493-8333
THOMAS MCNAMARA MD
Internal Medicine
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, SUITE 100
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 493-4440
MS. AMITA DEEPAK JHA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, SUITE 520
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 897-0099
JAMES E WILSON JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, SUITE 100
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 493-4440
BRADLEY J HUNTER DO
Internal Medicine
10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, SUITE 100
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 493-4440

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 Alan Sheff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alan Sheff is 1780672626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2005.

Where is Alan Sheff located?

Alan Sheff practices at 10215 Fernwood Road Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20817. The listed phone number is (301) 493-4440.

What is Alan Sheff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alan Sheff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alan Sheff is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alan Sheff was last updated on July 27, 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.