Dr. Farhan Shams

Overview

Dr. Farhan Shams Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Burbank, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Farhan Shams also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation. Dr. Farhan Shams may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Farhan Shams at 4901 W 79th St to request Dr. Farhan Shams the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

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. Farhan Shams

• English

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center	Oak Lawn, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation	Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation	959

Practice Locations

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Dr. Farhan Shams [NPI: 1942211222]Internal Medicine, Hospice/Palliative Care