VENKATA C SAMI MD
NPI 1245450337
Internal Medicine in Waco, TX

Q: What is Venkata Sami's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkata Sami is 1245450337. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2007.

Q: What is Venkata Sami's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkata Sami was last updated on January 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD, WACO, TX 76712(254) 202-2000(254) 202-5651 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2024, Dec 4, 2024, Sep 13, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Venkata C Sami Md NPPES

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

VENKATA C SAMI MD (NPI 1245450337) is an individual internal medicine provider in Waco, Texas, licensed in Texas (M6373) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245450337

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameVENKATA C SAMICredential: MD

Location Address100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVDWaco, TX 76712-8897

Mailing AddressPo Box 848491Dallas, TX 75284-8491 · (254) 202-9330 · Fax (254) 202-9349

Phone(254) 202-2000

Fax(254) 202-5651

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateApril 30, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1245450337 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · M6373

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License M6373 (TX)

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License D87475 (MD)

100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD, Waco, TX 76712

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGALVESTON, TX 77555 · Phone (409) 772-1011 ext. 28333

Location 25755 Cedar LnColumbia, MD 21044 · Phone (410) 884-4644

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, UnitedHealthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Venkata C Sami 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 ID3779679956

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071018000815

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

173 services109 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

68 services67 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Acute Care Hospitals · Waco, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450101

Location100 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Central Texas

Acute Care Hospitals · Killeen, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number450152

Location2201 S Clear Creek RoadKilleen, TX 76542 · Bell County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76712 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers31 claims33 services$14.72 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers31 claims33 services$61.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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