Sofia Shames, MD
NPI 1972893857 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sofia Shames, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1972893857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972893857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 270502 (NY)
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 tenure28% of score
15 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
1,310 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 647 | $77 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 425 | $232 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 61 | $3 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 55 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 53 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-13
- Last updated
- 2020-07-16
- Certified
- 2020-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sofia Shames's NPI number?
- Sofia Shames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972893857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sofia Shames's specialty?
- Sofia Shames is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sofia Shames located?
- Sofia Shames's practice location on file with NPPES is 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032-3720.
- What is Sofia Shames's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sofia Shames is (212) 305-9093.
- Does Sofia Shames accept Medicare?
- Sofia Shames is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sofia Shames's NPI active?
- Yes — Sofia Shames's NPI (1972893857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.