Shams Iqbal, MD

Allergy Allergy & Immunology

Shams Iqbal is an Allergy Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Riverside, CA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(951) 367-1060Riverside, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Shams Iqbal, MD practices as part of a group allergy allergy & immunology specialist practice in Riverside, CA. With 41+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Riverside area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 32 Allergy & Immunology providers in CASee all Allergy & Immunology in Riverside41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4420dNPPES updated 2014-04-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3600 Lime St Suite 516, Riverside, CA 92501-2971

Fax: (951) 686-5282
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

154

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

109

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

313

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $396k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Asthma
38%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

Diabetes
36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

COPD
23%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Anxiety Disorders
22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$931 received from industry

38 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Shams Iqbal's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Allergy & ImmunologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies.

Taxonomy: 207KA0200X

Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Shams Iqbal

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Shams Iqbal for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Riverside 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 Shams Iqbal

NPI records show Dr. Iqbal as active with telehealth listed in Riverside, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (951) 367-1060.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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