DARREN CLINT SAMPLES M.D.
NPI 1144674896
Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Q: What is Darren Samples's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darren Samples is 1144674896. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2016.

Q: What is Darren Samples's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darren Samples was last updated on May 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 19, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

89.92/100

CMS Quality Rating

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-1221(409) 772-1224 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Darren Clint Samples M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DARREN CLINT SAMPLES M.D. (NPI 1144674896) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6510) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144674896

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDARREN CLINT SAMPLESCredential: M.D.

Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-0877

Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-0877 · (409) 772-1221 · Fax (409) 772-1224

Phone(409) 772-1221

Fax(409) 772-1224

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateApril 19, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2024

NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2024

✔ NPI 1144674896 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S6510✔ Licensed in TX · BP10057139

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · Phone (210) 358-4000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Darren Clint Samples M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608287628

PECOS Enrollment IDI20201124001252

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

25 services23 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Worth, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450137

Location1400 Eighth AveFort Worth, TX 76104 · Tarrant County

Birthing friendly

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450213

Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450851

Location621 North Hall StreetDallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County

Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.92/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.39

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

62.89

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-1011

DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD

Internal Medicine

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-7063

DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-8031

SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD

Anesthesiology

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-1221

RANDA ABDELMASIH MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (832) 505-2300

HEATHER PENTON

Anesthesiology

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Darren Samples's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darren Samples is 1144674896. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2016.

Where is Darren Samples located?

Darren Samples practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-1221.

What is Darren Samples's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Darren Samples enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darren Samples is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Darren Samples accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Darren Samples as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Darren Samples affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Darren Samples is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, University Health System and Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darren Samples was last updated on May 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.