Rizwana Shams, M.D.
NPI 1609150556 · Pediatrics Physician · Islip Terrace, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rizwana Shams, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Islip Terrace, NY (NPI 1609150556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609150556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 251512 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-10-10
- Last updated
- 2015-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rizwana Shams's NPI number?
- Rizwana Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609150556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rizwana Shams's specialty?
- Rizwana Shams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rizwana Shams located?
- Rizwana Shams's practice location on file with NPPES is 2701 Sunrise Hwy, Islip Terrace, NY 11752-2642.
- What is Rizwana Shams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rizwana Shams is (631) 638-2375.
- Does Rizwana Shams accept Medicare?
- Rizwana Shams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rizwana Shams's NPI active?
- Yes — Rizwana Shams's NPI (1609150556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.