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Dr. Richard Shames, MD
NPI1538294855
- Part D claims, 2022
- 47
- Publications
- 1
- Industry payments
- $8,818
- Insurance carriers
- 4
- State license
- 1
- Practice address
- 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601
- Practice phone
- Call (650) 723-4000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Dr. Richard Shames is a pediatric allergy/immunology physician in Palo Alto, California
Dr. Shames practices in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Shames' NPI, 1538294855, was assigned on February 23, 2007. Dr. Shames graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Shames holds California license G65774.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1538294855NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- February 23, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (650) 723-4000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Medical school graduation
- 1986
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Richard Shames' practice address is in Palo Alto, California
Dr. Shames' practice address in the NPI Registry is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601. The practice phone is (650) 723-4000.
- NPI Registry address725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601Phone(650) 723-4000
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
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| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Dr. Shames' practice | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Richard Shames is one of 49 pediatric allergy/immunology physicians in California
Pediatric allergy/immunology is Dr. Shames' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080P0201X. Dr. Shames is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Pediatric allergy/immunology, CaliforniaPrimary
Pediatric allergy/immunology physicians near Dr. Shames
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49pediatric allergy/immunology physicians in California
5pediatric allergy/immunology physicians in Palo Alto
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Richard Shames wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2022
In 2022, Dr. Shames wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 3 drugs, with $3,047 in total drug cost. In 2016, CMS named 47 claims across 3 drugs.
Part D claims, 202247
Drugs named by CMS3
Total drug cost$3,047
Dr. Shames' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2022
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2016 to 2022
- 2016
- 2022
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2016: 472022: 47No change
Drugs named by CMS: 3 in 2022, 3 in 2016.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Richard Shames has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Shames. Dr. Shames' most frequent co-author is David Aaron Bergman, MD.
Papers1
Dr. Shames' most frequent co-authors
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Richard Shames received $8,818 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 4 general payments to Dr. Shames from 3 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Janssen Research & Development, LLC paid the most, $8,775.
General payments to Dr. Shames by program year, 2016 to 2024
General payments to Dr. Shames by kind, 2016 to 2024
$8.8Kin total
- Consulting fees$8,775100%
- Food and beverage$430%
Companies that paid Dr. Shames the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Richard Shames has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Shames.
Awards and honors for Dr. Shames
- Undated
- AAAAI Fellow
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Richard Shames graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine
Dr. Shames graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Shames is a member of AAAAI.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Richard Shames accepts plans from 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Shames is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- AK State Medicaid
Plan types Dr. Shames accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO3
- Medicare2
- HMO1
- Medicaid1
- POS1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Richard Shames's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Richard Shames' NPI number?
Dr. Richard Shames' NPI number is 1538294855. It was assigned on February 23, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Richard Shames?
Dr. Richard Shames is a pediatric allergy/immunology physician in Palo Alto, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0201X).
Where does Dr. Richard Shames practice?
Dr. Shames practices at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601.
What is Dr. Richard Shames' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Shames is (650) 723-4000.
What is Dr. Richard Shames' medical license number?
Dr. Shames holds California license G65774.
Where did Dr. Richard Shames go to medical school?
Dr. Shames graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine in 1986.
What drugs does Dr. Richard Shames prescribe most?
In 2022 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shames' most prescribed drugs by claims were Liothyronine Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium and Synthroid.
Has Dr. Richard Shames received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $8,818 in general payments to Dr. Shames from 3 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Janssen Research & Development, LLC.
How long has Dr. Richard Shames been practicing?
Dr. Shames graduated from medical school in 1986, 40 years ago.
Does Dr. Richard Shames do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Shames.
Who does Dr. Richard Shames publish with?
Dr. Shames' most frequent co-authors are David Aaron Bergman, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Richard Shames accept?
Dr. Shames is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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