DR. SAMA ASTANI MD
NPI 1326530577
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurocritical Care in Dallas, TX

Active since June 04, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525, DALLAS, TX 75208(214) 960-5681(214) 960-5681 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 26, 2025, Aug 14, 2024, May 3, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Sama Astani Md NPPES

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

DR. SAMA ASTANI MD (NPI 1326530577) is an individual neurocritical care provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (U9824) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326530577
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084A2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMA ASTANICredential: MD
Location Address221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525Dallas, TX 75208-2312
Mailing Address5605 N Macarthur BlvdIrving, TX 75038-2617 · (214) 960-5681 · Fax (214) 960-5681
Fax(214) 960-5681
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2026
NPI 1326530577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurocritical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084A2900X
Licenses Licensed in TX · U9824 Licensed in OK · 44944
Definition
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License U9824 (TX), 2022016255 (MO)
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525, Dallas, TX 75208

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200110633MO

Accepted 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. Sama Astani 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 ID2163802554
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240425003048, I20250715004224
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

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
145 services63 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450051
Location1441 North Beckley AvenueDallas, TX 75203 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Plano

Acute Care Hospitals · Plano, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450651
Location3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075 · Collin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Las Colinas

Acute Care Hospitals · Irving, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450822
Location6800 N Macarthur BlvdIrving, TX 75039 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

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 (Pulmonary Disease)
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
DALLAS, TX 75208
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurocritical Care)
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
DALLAS, TX 75208
Physician Assistant
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
DALLAS, TX 75208
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
DALLAS, TX 75208
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
DALLAS, TX 75208
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
DALLAS, TX 75208
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
DALLAS, TX 75208
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
DALLAS, TX 75208

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 Sama Astani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sama Astani is 1326530577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2018.

Where is Sama Astani located?

Sama Astani practices at 221 W Colorado Blvd Ste 525, Dallas, TX 75208. The listed phone number is (214) 960-5681.

What is Sama Astani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurocritical Care, with taxonomy code 2084A2900X.

Is Sama Astani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sama Astani 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 Sama Astani accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Sama Astani 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 Sama Astani affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sama Astani is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Medical City Plano and Medical City Las Colinas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sama Astani was last updated on June 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.