DR. SAMPAGUITA-INEZ PINPIN TAFOYA M.D.
NPI 1396992129
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Sacramento, CA

Q: What is Sampaguita-inez Tafoya's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sampaguita-inez Tafoya is 1396992129. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2008.

Q: What is Sampaguita-inez Tafoya's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Active since August 22, 2008PECOS Enrolled

2425 STOCKTON BLVD, SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - DEPT OF ANESTHESIA, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 453-2066 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Sampaguita-inez Pinpin Tafoya M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMPAGUITA-INEZ PINPIN TAFOYA M.D. (NPI 1396992129) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A105262) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396992129

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SAMPAGUITA-INEZ PINPIN TAFOYACredential: M.D.

Location Address2425 STOCKTON BLVD, SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - DEPT OF ANESTHESIASacramento, CA 95817-2215

Mailing Address2425 Stockton Blvd, Shriner's Hospital For Children - Dept Of AnesthesiaSacramento, CA 95817-2215 · (916) 453-2066

Phone(916) 453-2066

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2013

✔ NPI 1396992129 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207LP3000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A105262

Definition

An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.

2425 STOCKTON BLVD, Sacramento, CA 95817

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Sampaguita-inez Pinpin Tafoya M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Sampaguita-inez Tafoya reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Shriners Hospitals For Children

Same address

Anesthesiology

2425 STOCKTON BLVD
Sacramento, CA 95817

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
105 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1114415361 (916) 453-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95817 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

$137.20 typical visit price

range $60.44 – $180.85

Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$75.03 typical visit price

range $19.88 – $148.15

Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)

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.

SHRINERS HOSPITAL PHARMACY

Pharmacy

2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 453-2000

KOU HER RN

Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)

2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 453-2000

DR. VEDANT ASHOK KULKARNI M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)

2425 STOCKTON BLVD, DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 453-2049

CLARISSA CARBULLIDO

Physical Therapist

2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 453-2240

DR. DAVID PLEASURE MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

2425 STOCKTON BLVD, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 453-2331

SYLVIA INES GARMA PH.D.

Psychologist

2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 453-2000

FATEMA LAKHANI IQBAL M.D.

Pediatrics

2425 STOCKTON BLVD, SHRINERS HOSPITAL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 453-2060

MARY ANN O'DELL OTR

Occupational Therapist (Physical Rehabilitation)

2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 453-2240

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 Sampaguita-inez Tafoya's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sampaguita-inez Tafoya is 1396992129. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2008.

Where is Sampaguita-inez Tafoya located?

Sampaguita-inez Tafoya practices at 2425 Stockton Blvd Shriner's Hospital For Children - Dept Of Anesthesia, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 453-2066.

What is Sampaguita-inez Tafoya's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Sampaguita-inez Tafoya enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sampaguita-inez Tafoya is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sampaguita-inez Tafoya's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sampaguita-inez Tafoya reassigns Medicare benefits to Shriners Hospitals For Children (Sacramento, CA). 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 Sampaguita-inez Tafoya's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sampaguita-inez Tafoya was last updated on August 22, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.