Dr Ammar Shammaa, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in South Charleston, WV

Dr Ammar Shammaa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in South Charleston, West Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is 4803 Kentucky St, South Charleston, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 766-9600.

Dr Ammar Shammaa is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 22915) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356478663.

Contact Information

Dr Ammar Shammaa, MD
4803 Kentucky St,
South Charleston, WV 25309-1309
(304) 766-9600
(304) 766-9606



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ammar Shammaa
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience32 Years
Location4803 Kentucky St, South Charleston, West Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ammar Shammaa graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356478663
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749374718
  • Enrollment ID: I20070920000900

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ammar Shammaa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356478663NPI-NPPES
3810010610MedicaidWV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 22915 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Thomas Memorial HospitalSouth charleston, WVHospital
St Francis HospitalCharleston, WVHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ammar Shammaa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWoman Care Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811161524
PECOS PAC ID: 8527147271
Enrollment ID: O20080506000504

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ammar Shammaa, MD
4803 Kentucky St,
South Charleston, WV 25309-1309

Ph: (304) 766-9600
Dr Ammar Shammaa, MD
4803 Kentucky St,
South Charleston, WV 25309-1309

Ph: (304) 766-9600

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Dr. Kimberly Bush-uy, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4607 Maccorkle Ave Sw, Suite 201, South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: 606-679-8391    Fax: 606-678-4033
Dr. Bassam Nicholas Shamma, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4607 Maccorkle Ave Sw, Ste 301, South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: 304-767-7919    Fax: 304-767-7911
Kiran R Patel, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 Division St, Ste 306, South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: 304-766-4300    Fax: 304-766-4337
Dr. Larry Douglas Curnutte, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4501 Maccorkle Ave Sw, Suite 200, South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: 304-766-9600    Fax: 304-766-9606
Bernard Joseph Luby, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4607 Maccorkle Ave Sw Ste 206, South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: 304-766-1133    Fax: 304-766-1136
Dr. Betty A Goad, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 131 7th Ave Sw, South Charleston, WV 25303
Phone: 304-744-0845    Fax: 304-744-8294

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