Richard Shames, MD
NPI 1679783625 · Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician · San Rafael, CA
Richard Shames, MD is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider in San Rafael, CA (NPI 1679783625).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679783625
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Public Health & General Preventive Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G23294 (CA)
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
19 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Liothyronine Sodium | 72 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 66 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 57 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 37 | 11 |
| Thyroid,porkbrand: Armour Thyroid | 22 | — |
| Liothyronine Sodiumbrand: Cytomel | 20 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Shames's NPI number?
- Richard Shames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679783625, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Shames's specialty?
- Richard Shames is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Shames located?
- Richard Shames's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Mitchell Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94903-2007.
- What is Richard Shames's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Shames is (415) 472-2343.
- Is Richard Shames's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Shames's NPI (1679783625) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.