MORTADA SHAMS M.D. – NPI #1568720720
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MORTADA SHAMS is a physician located in FALLS CHURCH, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568720720 to MORTADA SHAMS on April 25, 2012. 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 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Aug 31, 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 MORTADA SHAMS below.

NPI Profile for
MORTADA SHAMS

NPI Number
1568720720
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MORTADA SHAMS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3300 GALLOWS ROAD
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Phone: (703) 776-3582 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 31, 2020

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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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 WA MD61050051
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 VA 0101257699

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
MORTADA SHAMS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER
      202 NORTH DIVISION STREET PLAZA ONE
      AUBURN, WA 98001
    • MULTICARE COVINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
      17700 SE 272ND ST
      COVINGTON, WA 98042
    • MULTICARE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      401 15TH AVENUE SE
      PUYALLUP, WA 98372
    • TACOMA GENERAL ALLENMORE HOSPITAL
      315 S MLK JR WAY
      TACOMA, WA 98405

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