Summary

Dr. Shams graduated from the Dow Medical College in 1999. She works in Greenvale, NY and 1 other location and specializes in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine. Dr. Shams is affiliated with Glen Cove Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 27 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Polish, Spanish
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Farah Shams has 2 locations

Chpp Infectious Disease

2200 Northern Blvd Ste 205Greenvale, NY 11548
Mon7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Medical Center

1000 N Village AveRockville Centre, NY 11570

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Polish, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks French, Spanish
Greenvale , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: Trinity College Dublin School Of Medicine Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Farah Shams

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Farah Shams has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Farah Shams has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Internal Medicine
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Farah Shams holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Dow Medical College in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Shams' NPI number is 1982823258.

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Dr. Farah Shams speaks English, Polish, and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Farah Shams affiliated with?
Dr. Farah Shams is affiliated with Glen Cove Hospital.
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