Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rania Shammas, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Burbank, CA

  • NPI 1194959338
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322
Burbank, CA 915054822
(818) 843-9020

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 18, 2017
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A104236

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194959338. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
650
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$81,274
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 440 195 $140
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 56 24 $12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 41 31 $197
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 39 39 $180
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 35 27 $100
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 25 17 $16
99421 Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 5-10 minutes 14 12 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Burbank Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $14.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$14

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,195
Patients
315
Total drug cost
$621,190
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 177 46 $2,129
Gabapentin Generic 129 45 $2,117
Meloxicam Generic 115 42 $1,220
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 111 37 $4,630
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 105 32 $6,899
Pregabalin Generic 89 0 $3,076
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 68 0 $567,583
Celecoxib Generic 66 23 $7,331
Sulfasalazine Generic 62 16 $1,494
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 53 11 $20,628

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rania Shammas's medical specialty?
Dr. Rania Shammas practices Rheumatology Physician in Burbank, CA.
Where does Dr. Rania Shammas practice?
Dr. Rania Shammas practices at 2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322, Burbank, CA 915054822. Office phone: 8188439020.
What is Dr. Rania Shammas's NPI?
Dr. Rania Shammas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194959338, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rania Shammas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rania Shammas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rania Shammas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.