Quick answers
- Does Sherina Shamsa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sherina Shamsa accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sherina Shamsa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 71 services for Sherina Shamsa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sherina Shamsa's NPI number?
- 1316504848. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sherina Shamsa, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 43 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 71 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 52 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)37 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)32 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression60%
- High blood pressure56%
- High cholesterol42%
- Diabetes33%
- Arthritis26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sherina Shamsa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 Sister Pierre DrTowson, MD 21204 (410) 823‑6408
- 1395 Piccard Dr, Suite 320Rockville, MD 20850 (240) 683‑6202
- 1447 York Rd, Suite 601Lutherville, MD 21093 (410) 823‑6408
- 4520 E W Hwy, Suite 775Bethesda, MD 20814 (410) 823‑6408
- 9891 Broken Land Pkwy, Suite 210Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 823‑6408
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sherina Shamsa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Psych Associates of Maryland LLC166 clinicians in the group
- Green Ridge Behavioral Health, LLC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Mental Health Counselorprimary
Other mental health counselors in Towson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Towson, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Psych Associates of Maryland LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316504848 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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