Sara Shams, MD, PHD
NPI 1457881401 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Shams, MD, PHD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1457881401).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457881401
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 165030 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 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
4,721 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,091 | $9 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 580 | $43 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 387 | $95 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast71275 | 265 | $93 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis Without Contrast74176 | 239 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 188 | $10 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-13
- Last updated
- 2023-06-07
- Certified
- 2023-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Shams's NPI number?
- Sara Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457881401, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Shams's specialty?
- Sara Shams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Shams located?
- Sara Shams's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342-1606.
- What is Sara Shams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Shams is (404) 851-6323.
- Does Sara Shams accept Medicare?
- Sara Shams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Shams's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Shams's NPI (1457881401) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.