Shams Abdus Shakil, MD
Shams Abdus Shakil is a Hematology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lexington, KY with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Shams Abdus Shakil, MD practices as part of a group hematologist practice in Lexington, KY. With 43+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lexington area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Uk Division of Hematology Bmt 800 Rose St, Cc405, Lexington, KY 40536-0093
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202374.07/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
252
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
51
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
270
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.00M
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 (+3%) — 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 (+13%) — 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 (+15%) — 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 (+11%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$367 received from industry
16 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 Shams Abdus Shakil's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Hematologists specialize in blood disorders including anemia, clotting disorders, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, lymphoma, leukemia, and other blood cancers. They manage anticoagulation therapy and blood transfusions.
Taxonomy: 207RH0000X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shams Abdus Shakil
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shams Abdus Shakil for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lexington 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 Abdus Shakil
Dr. Shakil is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 257-6006.
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 Shams Abdus Shakil
Practice Location
Uk Division of Hematology Bmt 800 Rose St, Cc405, Lexington, KY 40536-0093
Mailing Address
Uk Division of Hematology Bmt 800 Rose St, Cc405, Lexington, KY 40536-0093
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