Meredith Shamas, FNP-C
Meredith Shamas, FNP-C has been part of the Sierra Vista medical community since 2021 in group practice. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.37/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1869dNPPES updated 2021-03-24 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1590 Paseo San Luis Ste 102, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-4783
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.37/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)
Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.2%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
876
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
536
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,206
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $384k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$135 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Meredith Shamas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 23, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
4968 E Kevin St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650-9225
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100034
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Meredith Shamas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Sierra Vista 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 Meredith Shamas
Dr. Shamas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sierra Vista, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 249-3660.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Meredith Shamas
Practice Location
1590 Paseo San Luis Ste 102, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-4783
Mailing Address
4968 E Kevin St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650-9225
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