JOSEPH SHAMS M.D NPI 1659301125

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1659301125
  • Provider Name: JOSEPH SHAMS, M.D
  • Classification: Radiology - 2085R0204X
  • Specialization: Vascular & Interventional Radiology
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 505 E 116TH ST STE 400
    NEW YORK, NY
    ZIP 10029
  • Phone: (646) 362-3178

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Joseph Shams, M.D is a vascular and interventional radiology radiology in New York, NY with 38 years of experience. The provider is a radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Joseph Shams, M.D NPI is 1659301125. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
Graduation Year:1988

The provider's business location address is:

505 E 116TH ST STE 400
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10029-776
Phone: (646) 362-3178

The NPI 1659301125 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS:Q9967)
  • Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes (HCPCS:99153)
  • Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel (HCPCS:37253)
  • Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (HCPCS:99152)
  • Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS:76937)
  • Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (HCPCS:36902)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image (HCPCS:75710)
  • Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (HCPCS:93925)
  • Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel (HCPCS:37252)
  • Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93971)
  • Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts (HCPCS:93926)
  • Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel (HCPCS:37229)
  • Removal of plaque in arteries of leg (HCPCS:37225)
  • Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93970)
  • Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (HCPCS:36907)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch (HCPCS:36215)
  • Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image (HCPCS:75625)
  • Balloon dilation of artery of leg, each additional vessel (HCPCS:37232)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
  • Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image (HCPCS:75716)
  • Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg (HCPCS:37227)
  • Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance (HCPCS:36482)
  • Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist (HCPCS:36901)
  • Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel (HCPCS:37233)
  • Varicose vein removal (HCPCS:NAN08)
  • Leg revascularization (restoring blood flow) (HCPCS:NAN01)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/3/2006 and was last updated on 4/11/2024.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
12085R0202XRadiologyDiagnostic Radiology187268NEW YORKNo
22085R0205XRadiologyRadiological Physics187268NEW YORKNo
32085R0204XRadiologyVascular & Interventional Radiology187268NEW YORKYes

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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