Ameer Shams, MD
NPI 1639369960 · Family Medicine Physician · Waynesville, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ameer Shams, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Waynesville, MO (NPI 1639369960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639369960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-44015 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
820 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 230 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 226 | $118 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 128 | $15 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 71 | $57 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 49 | $13 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 114 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 105 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 94 | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 83 | 42 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 70 | 34 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 70 | 27 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$341 across 20 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4407 Se Gemstone LnTopeka, KS 66609-9308Phone: (412) 609-1098
- 1000 W 10th StRolla, MO 65401-2905Phone: (573) 458-8899Fax: (573) 341-5611
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-01
- Last updated
- 2025-07-22
- Certified
- 2025-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ameer Shams's NPI number?
- Ameer Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639369960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ameer Shams's specialty?
- Ameer Shams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ameer Shams located?
- Ameer Shams's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Gw Ln, Waynesville, MO 65583-2339.
- What is Ameer Shams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ameer Shams is (573) 774-2715.
- Does Ameer Shams accept Medicare?
- Ameer Shams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ameer Shams's NPI active?
- Yes — Ameer Shams's NPI (1639369960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.