Joseph Shams, M.D
NPI 1659301125 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Shams, M.D is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1659301125).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659301125
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 187268 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,206 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 155 | $14 |
| Removal of Plaque in Artery of Leg, Initial Vessel37229 | 135 | $684 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 128 | $145 |
| Removal of Plaque in Arteries of Leg37225 | 123 | $337 |
| Review By Radiologist of Arm Or Leg Artery Image75710 | 122 | $84 |
| Ultrasound of One Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93926 | 97 | $88 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 14 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17,868 across 31 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 (3)
- 2818 31st St Fl 2Astoria, NY 11102-1745Phone: (718) 395-6247
- 1481 Mcdonald AveBrooklyn, NY 11230-4667Phone: (347) 479-1110
- 3030 Northern Blvd Ste 501Long Island City, NY 11101-2809Phone: (718) 395-6247
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2024-04-11
- Certified
- 2024-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Shams's NPI number?
- Joseph Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659301125, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Shams's specialty?
- Joseph Shams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Shams located?
- Joseph Shams's practice location on file with NPPES is 505 E 116th St Ste 400, New York, NY 10029-1776.
- What is Joseph Shams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Shams is (646) 362-3178.
- Does Joseph Shams accept Medicare?
- Joseph Shams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Shams's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Shams's NPI (1659301125) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.