Azhar Shamas, MD
NPI 1720109994 · Internal Medicine Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Azhar Shamas, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1720109994).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720109994
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43638 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
739 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 612 | $135 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 74 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 29 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 13 | $197 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 11 | $240 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$240 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 21 | 16 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 | 12 |
| Carvedilol | 14 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 | 11 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-03
- Last updated
- 2014-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Azhar Shamas's NPI number?
- Azhar Shamas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720109994, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Azhar Shamas's specialty?
- Azhar Shamas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Azhar Shamas located?
- Azhar Shamas's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC 20010-3017.
- What is Azhar Shamas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Azhar Shamas is (202) 877-4677.
- Does Azhar Shamas accept Medicare?
- Azhar Shamas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Azhar Shamas's NPI active?
- Yes — Azhar Shamas's NPI (1720109994) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.