WOODROW JAMES SAMS MD
NPI 1326491861
Emergency Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI

Active since July 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ANN ARBOR, MI 48109(734) 936-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 20, 2023, Oct 5, 2022, Jul 2, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Woodrow James Sams Md NPPES

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

WOODROW JAMES SAMS MD (NPI 1326491861) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301505992) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Cincinnati.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326491861
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameWOODROW JAMES SAMSCredential: MD
Location Address1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5000
Mailing Address3621 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48108-1633 · (734) 647-5299
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOakland Univ, William Beaumont School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1326491861 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MI · 4301505992✔ Licensed in OH · 35138648✔ Licensed in MN · 69076
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Aerospace MedicineTaxonomy 2083A0100X · License 69076 (MN)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 4301109478 (MI)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14777 E Galbraith RdCincinnati, OH 45236-2725 · Phone (513) 558-5281 · Fax (513) 558-5791

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

Woodrow James Sams 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 ID3870887599
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220404000703
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Woodrow Sams reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nephrology
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 2,377 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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
162 services160 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
59 services58 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Michigan Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Ann Arbor, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230046
Location1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474Ann Arbor, MI 48109 · Washtenaw County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48109 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
$90.76 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.69 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.35 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $25.58 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
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.

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.

Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, 2ND FLOOR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECP PATHOLOGY
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Pathology (Cytopathology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Pediatrics
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, 12TH FLOOR C.S. MOTT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ROOM 525
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Physician Assistant
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109

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 Woodrow Sams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Woodrow Sams is 1326491861. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2016.

Where is Woodrow Sams located?

Woodrow Sams practices at 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The listed phone number is (734) 936-4000.

What is Woodrow Sams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Woodrow Sams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Woodrow Sams 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 organization bills Medicare for Woodrow Sams's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Woodrow Sams reassigns Medicare benefits to Regents Of The University Of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). The 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 Woodrow Sams's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Woodrow Sams accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Woodrow Sams 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 Woodrow Sams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Woodrow Sams is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Woodrow Sams was last updated on January 20, 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.