Wael Shams, MD
NPI 1265420046 · Infectious Disease Physician · Johnson City, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wael Shams, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Johnson City, TN (NPI 1265420046).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265420046
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD39054 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
231 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 66 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 61 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $114 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 21 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $85 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 105 | 26 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 70 | 20 |
| Pentoxifylline | 55 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 52 | — |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 47 | — |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 41 | — |
| Daptomycin | 35 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 31 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-06
- Last updated
- 2024-01-25
- Certified
- 2024-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wael Shams's NPI number?
- Wael Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265420046, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wael Shams's specialty?
- Wael Shams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wael Shams located?
- Wael Shams's practice location on file with NPPES is 615 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604-8209.
- What is Wael Shams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wael Shams is (423) 930-8337.
- Does Wael Shams accept Medicare?
- Wael Shams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wael Shams's NPI active?
- Yes — Wael Shams's NPI (1265420046) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.