ROUZBEH SHAMS M.D. – NPI #1437458981
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ROUZBEH SHAMS is a physician located in CHESAPEAKE, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437458981 to ROUZBEH SHAMS on March 23, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jul 09, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ROUZBEH SHAMS below.

NPI Profile for
ROUZBEH SHAMS

NPI Number
1437458981
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROUZBEH SHAMS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3241 WESTERN BRANCH BLVD
BAYVIEW PHYSICIAN GROUP
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321-5260
Phone: (757) 686-3500 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0178
Phone: (757) 507-4123
Fax: (757) 716-3976
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 09, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ROUZBEH SHAMS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAVAPAR
OTHERANTHEM BC/BSVA520626
OTHERCIGNAVA1437458981
OTHERCORVELVAPAR
OTHERCOVENTRY NETWORKVA1437458981
OTHERMULTIPLANVAPAR
OTHEROPTIMA HEALTHVA10130501
OTHERTRICARE/CHAMPUSVA-028
OTHERUNITED HEALTHCAREVA1437458981
OTHERUSA MANAGED CAREVAPAR
OTHERVIRGINIA HEALTH NETWORKVAPAR
OTHERVIRGINIA PREMIER HEALTH PLANVA1437458981
MEDICAIDNC1437458981
MEDICAIDVA1437458981
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 VA 0101255273
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 VA 0101255273

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROUZBEH SHAMS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
      600 GRESHAM DR
      NORFOLK, VA 23507
    • SENTARA VIRGINIA BEACH GENERAL HOSPITAL
      1060 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD
      VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454

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