RANIA M. SHAMMAS M.D. – NPI #1194959338
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RANIA SHAMMAS is a physician located in BURBANK, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194959338 to RANIA SHAMMAS on May 01, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Mar 18, 2017. 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 RANIA SHAMMAS below.

NPI Profile for
RANIA M. SHAMMAS

NPI Number
1194959338
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
RANIA M. SHAMMAS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2625 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 322
BURBANK, CA 91505-4822
Phone: (818) 843-9020 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 CA A104236

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

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2005
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
RANIA SHAMMAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
      757 WESTWOOD PLAZA
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • RELIANCE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.
      520 E WILSON AVE STE 110
      GLENDALE, CA 91206

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