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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Sam Samaan's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: August 09, 2026.

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

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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, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains a secondary practice location in Miami.

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

Phone(713) 873-9908

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

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Secondary Practice Location 1

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit.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

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 IDI20230725002031, I20251002004550

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 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

Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 78816

A Nuclear Medicine Study with a CT Scan is a diagnostic procedure. It uses a small amount of radioactive substance and a CT scan to create detailed images of your body. These images help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat various conditions.

25 services22 patients

Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 78227

A nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into the body. This substance helps create images of these areas on a special camera. It's often combined with drug use to improve image clarity and aid in diagnosing various conditions.

24 services24 patients

Nuclear medicine study to assess blood loss 78278

A nuclear medicine study is a type of imaging test. It uses a small amount of radioactive material to help identify blood loss. This material is injected into your body and detected by a special camera, providing images of your internal structures.

18 services17 patients

Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 78226

A nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material to create detailed images. This helps doctors examine the liver's function and structure, and detect any abnormalities in the bile ducts.

15 services15 patients

Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect and ct scan 78072

A nuclear medicine study of the parathyroid with SPECT and CT scan is a diagnostic procedure. It uses a safe radioactive substance and imaging techniques to create detailed pictures of your parathyroid glands. These images help identify any abnormalities or diseases.

13 services13 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan 78431

This is a diagnostic test where a tiny amount of radioactive material is used to examine your heart's blood flow at rest & during stress, alongside a CT scan for detailed images. It helps identify any heart-related issues like blockages or damage.

11 services11 patients

Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration 78708

This procedure helps analyze kidney function using a safe radioactive substance and special imaging. The substance is administered through an injection and travels to your kidneys. Images are then taken to assess blood flow and overall kidney function.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number450193

Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services

St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450862

Location17200 St Luke's WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pasadena, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670031

Location4600 East Sam Houston Parkway SouthPasadena, TX 77505 · Harris County

Emergency services

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

Quality

78.45

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

50.59

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.

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD

Internal Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C

Physician Assistant

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-2000

EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C

Physician Assistant

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-7045

DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-3060

EMMA NAPOLI

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-2309

DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-1750

DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

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.

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.

Is Sam Samaan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sam Samaan is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital and St Luke's Patients Medical Center.

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.