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Dr. Issa Shammas, MD

(Issa Shammas, MD - IU Health Primary Care - Indianapolis East)

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine), Geriatrics (Elderly Care) and General Practice

9650 E. Washington Street Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46229

(317) 890-5500

Dr. Issa Shammas, MD is an internist in Indianapolis, IN specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine), geriatrics (elderly care) and general practice. Dr. Issa Shammas, MD is affiliated with IU Health Primary Care - Indianapolis East - IU Health Medical Office Building.

Office Locations

9650 E. Washington Street Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46229

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

By Affordability:

cholesterol screening

lipid profile

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Issa Shammas, MD performed more A1C test, blood tests, flu shot, lipid profile, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cholesterol screening, and lipid profile that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

glycated protein test

immunization

vaccines

In 2023, Dr. Issa Shammas, MD had a list price for A1C test, diabetes management, diabetes screening, flu shot, flu vaccine, glycated protein test, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	15
diabetes management	293
doctor visit	1039
lab tests	1545
preventive care	1026
vaccines	197

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	22
breast exam	17
diabetes management	311
doctor visit	1020
gynecologic procedures	17
lab tests	1243
preventive care	997
vaccines	143

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	27
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2014 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	19
diabetes management	256
doctor visit	879
lab tests	878
preventive care	901
vaccines	146

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	34
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2015 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	13
diabetes management	309
doctor visit	1003
lab tests	1015
preventive care	1082
vaccines	228

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	76
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2016 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	291
doctor visit	1040
lab tests	974
preventive care	1063
vaccines	260

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	35
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	14
diabetes management	320
doctor visit	1176
lab tests	1070
preventive care	1142
vaccines	228

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	35
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2018 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	13
diabetes management	272
doctor visit	1114
lab tests	871
preventive care	1029
vaccines	266

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	37
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2019 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	20
diabetes management	226
doctor visit	1089
lab tests	726
mental health therapy	17
preventive care	826
vaccines	218
weight management	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	37
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2020 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	166
doctor visit	767
lab tests	493
preventive care	560
vaccines	180

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	41
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2021 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	239
doctor visit	903
lab tests	648
preventive care	677
vaccines	132

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	44
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2022 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	209
doctor visit	766
lab tests	475
preventive care	555
vaccines	91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	28
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN during 2023 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	212
doctor visit	608
lab tests	431
preventive care	516
vaccines	85

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	30
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated as an internist in Indianapolis, IN were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

anorectal procedures	16
breast exam	17
diabetes management	258
doctor visit	950
gynecologic procedures	17
lab tests	864
mental health therapy	17
preventive care	864
vaccines	181
weight management	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	199
Male	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	70
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	198
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	88
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	152

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Issa Shammas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in Indiana.

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Issa Shammas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

IU Health Primary Care - Indianapolis East - IU Health Medical Office Building

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Issa Shammas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare Advantage, Sagamore Health Network, MultiPlan/PHCS, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage (Allwell), Lutheran Preferred/Three Rivers Preferred, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Indiana PathWays for Aging, Humana, Cigna, Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan, Coventry/First Health, Community Health Alliance, Encore, Indiana University Health Workers Compensation, Parkview Signature Care PPO (Excludes Allen County), Deaconess OneCare, Encore Elite, Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise, Indiana University Workers Compensation, Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP) (Allen County), Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan, SIHO, CareSource Hoosier Healthwise, Encore Combined, CareSource, VA Community Care Network, Encore Workers Compensation, Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect, Managed Health Services (MHS), CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan, Point Comfort Unaccompanied Children Program, NaphCare, Managed Health Services Marketplace, Community Health Network Employee Plan, Suburban Health Organization (SHO), Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) I-SNP, American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP, Select Health and Zing Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Issa Shammas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Sagamore Health Network

MultiPlan/PHCS

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage (Allwell)

Lutheran Preferred/Three Rivers Preferred

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Indiana PathWays for Aging

Humana

Cigna

Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan

Coventry/First Health

Community Health Alliance

Encore

Indiana University Health Workers Compensation

Parkview Signature Care PPO (Excludes Allen County)

Deaconess OneCare

Encore Elite

Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise

Indiana University Workers Compensation

Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP) (Allen County)

Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan

SIHO

CareSource Hoosier Healthwise

Encore Combined

CareSource

VA Community Care Network

Encore Workers Compensation

Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect

Managed Health Services (MHS)

CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan

Point Comfort Unaccompanied Children Program

NaphCare

Managed Health Services Marketplace

Community Health Network Employee Plan

Suburban Health Organization (SHO)

Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) I-SNP

American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP

Select Health

Zing Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Issa Shammas, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.86 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Issa Shammas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Indianapolis, IN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Issa Shammas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$125 STENDRA $125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$13 FARXIGA $13
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$11 BREO $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$150

Biography

Dr. Issa Shammas sees patients in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Issa Shammas' medical specialties are general practice and geriatrics (elderly care). Dr. Shammas accepts Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Shammas studied medicine at Meharry Medical College. Unfortunately, according to Yext, Dr. Shammas is not currently accepting new patients.