Quick answers
- Does Shams I. Iqbal accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Shams I. Iqbal may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Shams I. Iqbal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 559 Original Medicare patients and 980 services for Shams I. Iqbal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shams I. Iqbal's NPI number?
- 1386808608. 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 Shams I. Iqbal, 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 | 559 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 980 |
| Different services or procedures | 109 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)153 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)105 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)78 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)52 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)42 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety38%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Shams I. Iqbal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shams I. Iqbal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
- Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101
- North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220035
- Saint Anne's HospitalFall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220020
- The Cooley Dickinson Hospital IncNorthampton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220015
Practice locations
Addresses where Shams I. Iqbal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 235 N Pearl StBrockton, MA 02301 (508) 427‑3000
- 55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114 (617) 724‑0287
- 736 Cambridge StBrighton, MA 02135 (617) 789‑3000
- 795 Middle StFall River, MA 02721 (508) 674‑5600
- 81 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970 (978) 741‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shams I. Iqbal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc3,558 clinicians in the group
- BMC Affiliated Physicians, Inc.564 clinicians in the group
- Lifespan Physician Group of Massachusetts Inc476 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Brockton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brockton, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386808608 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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