Quick answers
- Does Joseph N. Shams accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph N. Shams 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 Joseph N. Shams see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 281 Original Medicare patients and 3,869 services for Joseph N. Shams. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph N. Shams's NPI number?
- 1659301125. 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 Joseph N. Shams, 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 | 281 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,869 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,500 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)173 services
- Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel (37229)154 services
- Removal of plaque in arteries of leg (37225)141 services
- Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image (75710)138 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%
- Diabetes68%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph N. Shams is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 505 E 116 St, 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10029 (646) 362‑3178
- 505 E 116th St, Fl 3New York, NY 10029 (646) 791‑2274
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph N. Shams as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Israel Schur MD PLLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
Other interventional radiologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Israel Schur MD PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659301125 |
| 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