Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vanessa Shami

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Charlottesville, VA

  • NPI 1144399783
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 229080001
(434) 924-0000
Mailing address
500 Ray C Hunt Dr
Charlottesville, VA 229032981

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101059039

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144399783. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
636
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$81,534
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 127 126 $59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 99 86 $96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 75 75 $132
43237 Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth 62 62 $177
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 57 36 $118
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 47 46 $232
43238 Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 46 46 $225
43270 Destruction of polyp or growth of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 27 19 $206
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 22 22 $129
74360 Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract 18 11 $27

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Charlottesville Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$89,954
Transactions
77
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Olympus Corporation 31 $38,815.46
Boston Scientific Corporation 15 $22,102.15
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated 5 $18,900.00
Pentax of America, INC. 3 $6,367.64
Olympus Corporation of the Americas 14 $2,101.99
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation 1 $1,005.00
Cook Medical LLC 5 $447.95
3-D Matrix, INC. 1 $143.23
Conmed Corporation 1 $45.45
Olympus America INC. 1 $25.50

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$52,361
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$31,750
Travel and Lodging
$4,356
Food and Beverage
$1,487

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
158
Patients
76
Total drug cost
$4,420
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 66 25 $1,113
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 39 37 $701
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 31 14 $685
Sucralfate Generic 22 0 $1,922

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vanessa Shami's medical specialty?
Dr. Vanessa Shami practices Gastroenterology Physician in Charlottesville, VA.
Where does Dr. Vanessa Shami practice?
Dr. Vanessa Shami practices at Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 229080001. Office phone: 4349240000.
What is Dr. Vanessa Shami's NPI?
Dr. Vanessa Shami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144399783, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vanessa Shami accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vanessa Shami accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vanessa Shami commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.