DR. SAM SAMAAN MD
NPI 1194955666
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Houston, TX

Active since July 20, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-9908 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 11, 2023, Mar 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Sam Samaan Md NPPES

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

DR. SAM SAMAAN MD (NPI 1194955666) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T6706) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Miami, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194955666
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAM SAMAANCredential: MD
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1194955666 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · T6706✔ Licensed in MI · 4301094114
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyTaxonomy 2085N0904X · License ME139056 (FL)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11475 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136-1002 · Phone (305) 243-5512 · Fax (305) 243-4613

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sam Samaan Md 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 ID4284973314
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251002004550
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Sam Samaan reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
9250 PINECROFT DR
Shenandoah, TX 77380
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,278 clinicians in this Medicare group
Health Maintenance Organization
4647 ZION AVE
San Diego, CA 92120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

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.

Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815
A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.
135 services114 patients
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation 78580
A nuclear medicine study of lung circulation involves the use of a safe, radioactive substance to visualize lung function. It helps in diagnosing conditions like blood clots. The substance is injected and images are taken to study the blood flow in your lungs.
87 services85 patients
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 78306
A nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.
54 services49 patients
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452
Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.
50 services50 patients
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 78264
A nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.
32 services32 patients
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging 78803
A nuclear medicine study with SPECT involves a safe, small amount of radioactive substance to help visualize body organs. SPECT, or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, creates detailed 3D images. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor conditions in a specific body area.
29 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

81.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.45
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.59

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.

Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Sam Samaan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sam Samaan is 1194955666. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2009.

Where is Sam Samaan located?

Sam Samaan practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-9908.

What is Sam Samaan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Sam Samaan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sam Samaan 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sam Samaan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sam Samaan reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Singleton Associates PA (Shenandoah, TX) and Southern California Permanente Medical Group (San Diego, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sam Samaan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sam Samaan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Sam Samaan 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sam Samaan was last updated on July 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.