James Tuzio Shammas, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
James Tuzio Shammas is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Ridgewood, NJ with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Tuzio Shammas, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 36+ years, working in group practice. A Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai graduate since 1990, he brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 87.35/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 47% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 East Ridgewood Ave East Wing - 2nd Floor, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New Jersey, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202387.35/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.73%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
537
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
390
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,281
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $300k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$117 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to James Tuzio Shammas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 1990)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Tuzio Shammas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Tuzio Shammas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ridgewood required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James Tuzio Shammas
NPI records show Dr. Shammas as active with telehealth listed in Ridgewood, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 444-0868.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Tuzio Shammas
Practice Location
1200 East Ridgewood Ave East Wing - 2nd Floor, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Mailing Address
1200 East Ridgewood Ave East Wing - 2nd Floor, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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