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SAMANTHA BRIGGS GILCHRIST RIOS CRNA
NPI 1346879558
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Sarasota, FL

Active since April 08, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34239(941) 917-6812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2025, Feb 27, 2025, Nov 15, 2023 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2020).

About Samantha Briggs Gilchrist Rios Crna NPPES

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

SAMANTHA BRIGGS GILCHRIST RIOS CRNA (NPI 1346879558) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Sarasota, Florida, licensed in Florida (APRN11013086) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346879558
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSAMANTHA BRIGGS GILCHRIST RIOSCredential: CRNA
Location Address1700 S TAMIAMI TRLSarasota, FL 34239-3509
Mailing Address1700 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239-3509 · (941) 917-2600 · Fax (941) 917-7884
Phone(941) 917-6812
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1346879558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · APRN11013086
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN9423914 (FL)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota, FL 34239
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11500 SW 1st AveOcala, FL 34471-6504 · Phone (352) 433-2825 · Fax (352) 433-2893
Location 21600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610-6504 · Phone (352) 273-8610

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110691300FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.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

Samantha Briggs Gilchrist Rios Crna 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 ID6305245754
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210604001157

Medicare Billing Reassignments

9

Medicare enrollment records show Samantha Rios reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Smh Physician Services Inc
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, 1ST FLOOR FPG ADMINISTRATION
Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 956 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346295292 (941) 917-8720
Punta Gorda Hb Medical Services, LLC
19 mi
Multi-Specialty
1201 JACARANDA BLVD
Venice, FL 34292
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538934427 (855) 472-9219
Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc
52 mi
Family Medicine
3000 MEDICAL PARK DR, STE 320
Tampa, FL 33613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,719 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174955256 (813) 336-5766
Winter Haven Cv Anesthesia PLLC
70 mi
Anesthesiology
200 AVENUE F NE, 2 MAIN ENDO HALL #4
Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346283124 (863) 294-8400
Cardiovascular Anesthesia Consultants Of Central Florida, LLC
105 mi
Anesthesiology
502 W HIGHLAND BLVD
Inverness, FL 34452
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952084188 (352) 433-2825
Citrus Cardiovascular Anesthesia Associates PLLC
105 mi
Anesthesiology
502 W HIGHLAND BLVD
Inverness, FL 34452
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508809385 (352) 433-2825
Mid Florida Cardiovascular Anesthesia Associates PA
110 mi
Anesthesiology
600 E DIXIE AVE
Leesburg, FL 34748
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861435646 (352) 433-2825
Apollo Medical Group Of Ocala LLC
128 mi
Anesthesiology
3241 SW 34TH ST
Ocala, FL 34474
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477326908 (352) 237-5906
Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
160 mi
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063463768 (352) 265-7922

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 5

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.

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
36 services36 patients
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
26 services26 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
21 services20 patients
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 00567
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Adventhealth Ocala

Acute Care Hospitals · Ocala, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100062
Location1500 SW 1st AveOcala, FL 34474 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sarasota, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100087
Location1700 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239 · Sarasota County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34239 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

DR. ELIJAH KIM M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-9000
DR. ENRICO V VINTAYEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-4896
VIRALKUMAR PATEL MD
Internal Medicine
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-4896
DR. MAHA HAMEED MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-7799
ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 262-7727
RODES ACKERMAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-3131
MAYURI JINDAL M.D.
Pediatrics
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-7490
STEVEN MICHAEL PAPUCHIS DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-8561

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 Samantha Rios's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samantha Rios is 1346879558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2020.

Where is Samantha Rios located?

Samantha Rios practices at 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239. The listed phone number is (941) 917-6812.

What is Samantha Rios's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Samantha Rios enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samantha Rios 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 Samantha Rios's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samantha Rios reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Smh Physician Services Inc (Sarasota, FL), Punta Gorda Hb Medical Services, LLC (Venice, FL), Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc (Tampa, FL), Winter Haven Cv Anesthesia PLLC (Winter Haven, FL), Cardiovascular Anesthesia Consultants Of Central Florida, LLC (Inverness, FL) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Samantha Rios's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Samantha Rios accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Samantha Rios 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 Samantha Rios affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samantha Rios is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samantha Rios was last updated on July 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.