GEORGE SAMUEL
NPI 1396165627
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since April 25, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400, HOUSTON, TX 77070(281) 737-0587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 1, 2023, Sep 8, 2022, Dec 18, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About George Samuel NPPES

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

GEORGE SAMUEL (NPI 1396165627) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0793) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396165627
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE SAMUEL
Location Address18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400Houston, TX 77070-4349
Mailing Address18220 State Highway 249 Ste 400Houston, TX 77070-4349 · (281) 737-0587
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2023
NPI 1396165627 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · S0793
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License S0793 (TX)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License S0793 (TX)
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400, Houston, TX 77070

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

George Samuel 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 ID8729203740
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190723003749
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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
500 services209 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.
203 services196 patients
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.
102 services65 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
16 services16 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450844
Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77070 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 7

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

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims19 services$43.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$20.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers20 claims60 services$2.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers29 claims29 services$17.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers55 claims55 services$41.56 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
5 suppliers55 claims55 services$97.00 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 8

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

Family Medicine
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Urology
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Internal Medicine
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Internal Medicine
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Internal Medicine
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070

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 George Samuel's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Samuel is 1396165627. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2014.

Where is George Samuel located?

George Samuel practices at 18220 State Highway 249 Ste 400, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (281) 737-0587.

What is George Samuel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is George Samuel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Samuel 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 George Samuel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and WellPoint list George Samuel 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 George Samuel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Samuel is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Samuel was last updated on May 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.