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
- Primary practice
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615 N State of Franklin RD
Johnson City, TN 376048209
(423) 930-8337 - Mailing address
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Po Box 699
Mountain Home, TN 376840699
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
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.