Dr Rania Mary Shammas, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Burbank, CA

Dr Rania Mary Shammas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Burbank, California. She went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice The Regents Of The University Of California and her current practice location is 2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322, Burbank, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 843-9020.

Dr Rania Mary Shammas is licensed to practice in California (license number A104236) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1194959338.

Contact Information

Dr Rania Mary Shammas, MD
2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322,
Burbank, CA 91505-4822
(818) 843-9020
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rania Mary Shammas
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience19 Years
Location2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322, Burbank, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rania Mary Shammas attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194959338
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2009
  • Last Update Date: 03/18/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082730445
  • Enrollment ID: I20100923000557

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rania Mary Shammas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194959338NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A104236 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital
Providence Saint Joseph Medical CtrBurbank, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Regents Of The University Of California13552485841177

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Entity NameAlameda Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740332931
PECOS PAC ID: 3779494521
Enrollment ID: O20031110000764

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Entity NameThe Regents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235107566
PECOS PAC ID: 1355248584
Enrollment ID: O20031223000439

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Entity NameAmicus Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578946109
PECOS PAC ID: 5597073718
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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rania Mary Shammas, MD
2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322,
Burbank, CA 91505-4822

Ph: (818) 843-9020
Dr Rania Mary Shammas, MD
2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322,
Burbank, CA 91505-4822

Ph: (818) 843-9020

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Burbank, CA

Boris Arbit, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-9015    Fax: 818-843-9016
Dr. Daniel Kwan Dea, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2701 W Alameda Ave, Suite 601, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-846-2766    Fax: 818-556-4170
Dr. Abigail Maller, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-9015    Fax: 818-843-9016
Dr. Mark A Gerard, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 S Buena Vista St, Suite # 250, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-562-3200    Fax: 818-562-3205
Jamileh Hanna, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2550 N Hollywood Way Ste 100, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-524-3730    Fax: 818-847-8675
Dr. Cecelia Theresa Madrid, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2701 W Alameda Ave Ste 500, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-567-6550    Fax: 818-558-4379
Grace I Wong, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3808 W Riverside Dr Ste 201, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-563-1449    Fax: 818-563-1049

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