Shams Iqbal, MD
NPI 1598846834 · Allergy Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shams Iqbal, MD is a Allergy Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1598846834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598846834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Allergy PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A69076 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,159 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 2,829 | $15 |
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 2,537 | $4 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 519 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 67 | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 36 | 22 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 33 | — |
| Immun Glob G(igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50brand: Gammagard Liquid | 22 | — |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 21 | 11 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 21 | — |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$931 across 38 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2014-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shams Iqbal's NPI number?
- Shams Iqbal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598846834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shams Iqbal's specialty?
- Shams Iqbal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Allergy Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shams Iqbal located?
- Shams Iqbal's practice location on file with NPPES is 3600 Lime St, Riverside, CA 92501-2971.
- What is Shams Iqbal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shams Iqbal is (951) 367-1060.
- Does Shams Iqbal accept Medicare?
- Shams Iqbal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shams Iqbal's NPI active?
- Yes — Shams Iqbal's NPI (1598846834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.