FARAH SHAMS MD
NPI 1982823258
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Greenvale, NY

Q: What is Farah Shams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farah Shams is 1982823258. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2007.

Q: What is Farah Shams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farah Shams was last updated on March 21, 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.

Active since April 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2200 NORTHERN BLVD STE 205, GREENVALE, NY 11548(516) 767-7771(516) 767-7765 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 21, 2023, Nov 16, 2018, Jan 8, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Farah Shams Md NPPES

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

FARAH SHAMS MD (NPI 1982823258) is an individual infectious disease provider in Greenvale, New York, licensed in New York (238632) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982823258

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameFARAH SHAMSCredential: MD

Location Address2200 NORTHERN BLVD STE 205Greenvale, NY 11548-1220

Mailing Address2200 Northern Blvd Ste 205Greenvale, NY 11548-1220 · (516) 767-7771 · Fax (516) 767-7765

Phone(516) 767-7771

Fax(516) 767-7765

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateApril 25, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2023

✔ NPI 1982823258 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 238632

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

2200 NORTHERN BLVD STE 205, Greenvale, NY 11548

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid03034668NY

Other112814003Tax Id

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

Farah 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 ID4587761697

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070524000665

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 8

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 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.

1,327 services663 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.

397 services381 patients

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.

196 services155 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.

107 services105 patients

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.

44 services38 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

23 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Roslyn, NY

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number330182

Location100 Port Washington BoulevardRoslyn, NY 11576 · Nassau County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11548 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

$154.28 typical visit price

range $67.40 – $203.53

Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$117.62 typical visit price

range $21.66 – $164.45

Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)

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 6

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

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