NELS SAMPATACOS MD
NPI 1265632988
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Gig Harbor, WA

Active since July 20, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335(253) 853-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 25, 2019, Mar 17, 2018, Jul 7, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Nels Sampatacos Md NPPES

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

NELS SAMPATACOS MD (NPI 1265632988) is an individual sports medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60366024) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Hartford, and is a graduate of University Of Arizona College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265632988
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameNELS SAMPATACOSCredential: MD
Location Address5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1712
Mailing Address904 7th AveSeattle, WA 98104-0001 · (206) 860-5578
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1265632988 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60366024
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License ML20008976 (WA)
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1282 Washington StHartford, CT 06106-3322 · Phone (860) 837-5887

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

Nels Sampatacos 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 ID2062669906
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130828000930
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nels Sampatacos reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Surgery
5160 BORGEN BLVD STE 101
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
6201 SUMMITVIEW AVE STE 106
Yakima, WA 98908
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 132 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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
22 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Massage Therapist
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Massage Therapist
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Chiropractor
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Chiropractor
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Massage Therapist
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Specialist
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Chiropractor
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Chiropractor
5125 OLYMPIC DR NW STE 110
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335

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 Nels Sampatacos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nels Sampatacos is 1265632988. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2007.

Where is Nels Sampatacos located?

Nels Sampatacos practices at 5125 Olympic Dr NW Ste 110, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. The listed phone number is (253) 853-4000.

What is Nels Sampatacos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Nels Sampatacos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nels Sampatacos 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 Nels Sampatacos's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nels Sampatacos reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Pro Sport Orthopedics, LLC (Gig Harbor, WA) and Sunnyside Community Hospital Association (Yakima, WA). 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 Nels Sampatacos's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nels Sampatacos accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Nels Sampatacos 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 Nels Sampatacos was last updated on July 25, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.