Farhan Shams, M.D.
NPI 1942211222 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farhan Shams, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1942211222).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942211222
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
83% 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-11
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farhan Shams's NPI number?
- Farhan Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942211222, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farhan Shams's specialty?
- Farhan Shams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farhan Shams located?
- Farhan Shams's practice location on file with NPPES is 2545 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616-2441.
- What is Farhan Shams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farhan Shams is (312) 842-7117.
- Does Farhan Shams accept Medicare?
- Farhan Shams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farhan Shams's NPI active?
- Yes — Farhan Shams's NPI (1942211222) 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.