Quick answers
- Does Samantha R. Shams accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Samantha R. Shams may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Samantha R. Shams see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 406 Original Medicare patients and 43,031 services for Samantha R. Shams. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha R. Shams's NPI number?
- 1831335157. 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 Samantha R. 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 | 406 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 43,031 |
| Different services or procedures | 110 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)6,575 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,800 services
- Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg (J1437)1,700 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)538 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)471 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol70%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)56%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Samantha R. Shams works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samantha R. Shams 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.
- Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
- Piedmont Henry HospitalStockbridge, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110191
- Piedmont Hospital, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110083
- Piedmont Mountainside Hospital IncJasper, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110225
- Piedmont Newnan Hospital, IncNewnan, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110229
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha R. Shams is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1267 Hwy 54 W, Suite 4200Fayetteville, GA 30214 (678) 829‑1060
- 1800 Howell Mill Rd NW, Suite 800Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 350‑9853
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha R. Shams as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Cancer Institute PC43 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Medical Oncologyalso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Cancer Institute PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mercer University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831335157 |
| 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