Dr. Sameer B Shammas

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 50+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Sameer B Shammas, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Fort Washington, Maryland. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Fort Washington Hospital. Dr. Sameer B Shammas also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hamid R Quraishi Md And Shannaz H Quraishi Md Pa, Sameer B. Shammas, Md, Pc. Dr. Sameer B Shammas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (301) 203-0230 to request Dr. Sameer B Shammas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 10905 Fort Washington Rd
Suite 305
Fort Washington, MD 20744-5812

Phone 1: (301) 203-0230

Fax: (301) 203-0482


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Sameer B Shammas
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6800956624
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 50 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    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. Sameer B Shammas graduated from medical school in 1974.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1063404291
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 15, 2005
  • 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. Sameer B Shammas

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Sameer B Shammas has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 50 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Hamid R Quraishi Md And Shannaz H Quraishi Md Pa
  • Sameer B. Shammas, Md, Pc


Practice Locations

10905 Fort Washington Rd
Suite 305
Fort Washington, MD 20744-5812

Phone: (301) 203-0230
Fax: (301) 203-0482
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


11701 Livingston Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744-5104
Phone: (301) 567-7200
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, 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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