Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Wael Shams work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Wael Shams at 2 hospitals: Johnson City Medical Center and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Wael Shams see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Johnson City, TN and Mountain Home, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Wael Shams's specialty?
- Medicare lists Infectious Disease as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Wael Shams accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wael Shams accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Wael Shams?
- (423) 930-8337, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Wael Shams's NPI number?
- 1265420046. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Wael Shams works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wael Shams at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Johnson City Medical CenterJohnson City, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440063
- Sycamore Shoals HospitalElizabethton, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440018
Practice locations
Addresses where Wael Shams is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 615 N State of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 (423) 930‑8337
- Bldg 52 Lake DrMountain Home, TN 37684 (423) 439‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wael Shams as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Medical Education Assistance Corporation170 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Johnson City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Johnson City, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265420046 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians