Quick answers
- Does Steven B. Shamash accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Steven B. Shamash may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Steven B. Shamash see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 52 Original Medicare patients and 456 services for Steven B. Shamash. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven B. Shamash's NPI number?
- 1780841312. 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 Steven B. Shamash, 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 | 52 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 456 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)51 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven B. Shamash is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 28 -04 BroadwayFair Lawn, NJ 07410 (201) 791‑4434
- 925 Clifton Ave, Suite 106Clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 330‑0700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven B. Shamash as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Garden State Orthopaedic Associates, PA16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Fair Lawn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fair Lawn, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Garden State Orthopaedic Associates, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780841312 |
| 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