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SHAMS ZERIN TASNIM M.D.
NPI 1982221560
Internal Medicine in Scranton, PA

Active since June 30, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18505(570) 343-2383 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 18, 2023, Dec 8, 2021, Jun 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Shams Zerin Tasnim M.d. NPPES

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

SHAMS ZERIN TASNIM M.D. (NPI 1982221560) is an individual internal medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Washington (MD61410686) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982221560
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSHAMS ZERIN TASNIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUEScranton, PA 18505
Mailing AddressThe Wright Center For Graduate Medical Education, 501 S. Washington AvenueScranton, PA 18505 · (570) 343-2383 · Fax (570) 343-4800
Phone(570) 343-2383
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1982221560 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD61410686
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE, Scranton, PA 18505
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Shams Zerin Tasnim 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 ID8527451137
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230801004658
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Shams Tasnim reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC
2,081 mi
Hospitalist
800 W 5TH AVE
Spokane, WA 99204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 915 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275785107 (509) 458-5800

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 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.

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.
190 services77 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.
98 services55 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.
74 services72 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500129
Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18505 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 9

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

POOJA KHARBANDA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 591-5175
DR. ROBERT LORNE GRANBERG M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 343-2383
YAMEN SHAYAH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 343-2383
NAVHARSH KAUR SEKHON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 591-5175
MUHAMMAD SIDDIQ ASGHAR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 343-2383
SUPRIANA KAUR BHANDOL MD
Family Medicine
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 343-2383
DR. MOHAMED EL AYASHY M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 343-2383
NAVJOT KAUR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 343-2383

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 Shams Tasnim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shams Tasnim is 1982221560. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2020.

Where is Shams Tasnim located?

Shams Tasnim practices at 501 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505. The listed phone number is (570) 343-2383.

What is Shams Tasnim's specialty?

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

Is Shams Tasnim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shams Tasnim 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 organization bills Medicare for Shams Tasnim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shams Tasnim reassigns Medicare benefits to South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Spokane, WA). The 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 Shams Tasnim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shams Tasnim accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Shams Tasnim 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 Shams Tasnim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shams Tasnim is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shams Tasnim was last updated on July 18, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.