Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sharmineh Shams, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Visalia, CA

  • NPI 1447522172
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5400 W Hillsdale Ave
Visalia, CA 932915140
(559) 738-7500
Mailing address
4617 W Modoc CT
Visalia, CA 932919382

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 24, 2024
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A123837

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447522172. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
439
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$50,574
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 352 155 $128
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 36 31 $85
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 27 27 $27
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 24 24 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in Visalia Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 771. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$253
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 21 $168.45
Novo Nordisk INC 4 $70.33
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $13.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$253

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,791
Patients
539
Total drug cost
$22,752
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 327 90 $3,855
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 216 59 $2,682
Gabapentin Generic 182 57 $2,682
Losartan Potassium Generic 150 42 $1,984
Metformin Hcl Generic 120 41 $1,127
Lisinopril Generic 117 37 $781
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 115 40 $1,300
Alendronate Sodium Generic 86 26 $1,038
Omeprazole Generic 80 25 $902
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 74 21 $1,249

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sharmineh Shams's medical specialty?
Dr. Sharmineh Shams practices Internal Medicine Physician in Visalia, CA.
Where does Dr. Sharmineh Shams practice?
Dr. Sharmineh Shams practices at 5400 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 932915140. Office phone: 5597387500.
What is Dr. Sharmineh Shams's NPI?
Dr. Sharmineh Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447522172, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sharmineh Shams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sharmineh Shams accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sharmineh Shams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS G0008). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.