Dr. Farhan Shams

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Farhan Shams Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Palos Heights, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Farhan Shams also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation. Dr. Farhan Shams may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Farhan Shams at 7850 W College Dr to request Dr. Farhan Shams the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 7850 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1010
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Farhan Shams Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3870585177
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Hospice/Palliative Care

Experience

  • Over 31 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Farhan Shams graduated from medical school in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1942211222
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 11, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Farhan Shams

  • English


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation


Practice Locations

7850 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1010
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


13305 S Ridgeland Ave
B
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1814

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


13259 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463-2601
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


11860 Southwest Hwy
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1036
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


12400 S Harlem Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1440
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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