Mohammed Shams, M.D.
NPI 1770748170 · Hospitalist Physician · Meriden, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mohammed Shams, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Meriden, CT (NPI 1770748170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770748170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 049482 (CT)
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 tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 38 Nottingham BlvdUnionville, CT 06085-1185Phone: (203) 537-2558Fax: (203) 537-2558
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-24
- Last updated
- 2019-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mohammed Shams's NPI number?
- Mohammed Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770748170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mohammed Shams's specialty?
- Mohammed Shams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mohammed Shams located?
- Mohammed Shams's practice location on file with NPPES is 435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451-2101.
- What is Mohammed Shams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mohammed Shams is (203) 537-2558.
- Does Mohammed Shams accept Medicare?
- Mohammed Shams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mohammed Shams's NPI active?
- Yes — Mohammed Shams's NPI (1770748170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.