Sameer Burmawala Ismailjee, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Sameer Burmawala Ismailjee is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Silver Spring, MD with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Sameer Burmawala Ismailjee, M.D. has been part of the Silver Spring medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 27+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Silver Spring area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 270dNPPES updated 2025-08-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.04%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
8.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
427
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
154
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
373
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $17k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — 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 (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$296 received from industry
9 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 Sameer Burmawala Ismailjee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 26, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
310 Alderwood Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2686
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Sameer Burmawala Ismailjee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sameer Burmawala Ismailjee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Silver Spring 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 Sameer Burmawala Ismailjee
Dr. Ismailjee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Silver Spring, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 754-7000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sameer Burmawala Ismailjee
Practice Location
1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-1460
Mailing Address
310 Alderwood Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2686
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