Physician Profile
Tanzid Shams, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shams
Based in Johnson City, TN, Tanzid Shams, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Tanzid cared for 134 Medicare patients across 152 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (423) 431-2350
- Email not available
Practice Locations
410 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD SUITE 135
Johnson City, TN 37604
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
152 services · 134 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
57 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
49 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other neurologists in Johnson City 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Tanzid Shams's specialty?
Tanzid Shams is a neurologist in Johnson City, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Tanzid Shams?
Tanzid Shams is listed at 410 N State of Franklin Rd Suite 135, Johnson City, TN 37604. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Tanzid Shams?
The number on file is (423) 431-2350. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Tanzid Shams's NPI number?
Tanzid Shams's National Provider Identifier is 1245559236. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Tanzid Shams's education?
Tanzid Shams attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Tanzid Shams been practicing?
Tanzid Shams has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Tanzid Shams known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Tanzid Shams provides treatments such as measurement of brain wave activity , awake and drowsy, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Tanzid Shams confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tanzid Shams. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.