Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Wael Shams, MD

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Johnson City, TN

  • NPI 1265420046
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
615 N State of Franklin RD
Johnson City, TN 376048209
(423) 930-8337
Mailing address
Po Box 699
Mountain Home, TN 376840699

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 25, 2024
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD39054
Medicaid
TN #1508487

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265420046. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
195
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$17,760
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 61 33 $72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 39 37 $123
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 21 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 19 $78
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 21 14 $8
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Johnson City Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
575
Patients
97
Total drug cost
$90,129
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) Brand 97 25 $12,797
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 67 17 $2,959
Pentoxifylline Generic 59 11 $2,700
Minocycline Hcl Generic 52 17 $2,688
Vancomycin Hcl Generic 47 0 $7,139
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 42 16 $1,256
Cefepime Hcl Generic 40 0 $7,566
Meropenem Generic 33 0 $8,004
Cefpodoxime Proxetil Generic 29 11 $7,555
Rifabutin Generic 24 0 $8,465

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Wael Shams's medical specialty?
Dr. Wael Shams practices Infectious Disease Physician in Johnson City, TN.
Where does Dr. Wael Shams practice?
Dr. Wael Shams practices at 615 N State of Franklin RD, Johnson City, TN 376048209. Office phone: 4239308337.
What is Dr. Wael Shams's NPI?
Dr. Wael Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265420046, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wael Shams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wael Shams accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wael Shams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.