DR. SAMANTHA D CHRISTOPHER PH.D.
NPI 1407516206
Psychologist - Counseling in Athens, OH

Active since December 21, 2021PECOS Enrolled
1 OHIO UNIVERSITY FL CENTER3, ATHENS, OH 45701(740) 503-4854 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2023, Dec 21, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Samantha D Christopher Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMANTHA D CHRISTOPHER PH.D. (NPI 1407516206) is an individual counseling provider in Athens, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (P.07920) and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407516206
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC1900X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMANTHA D CHRISTOPHERCredential: PH.D.
Location Address1 OHIO UNIVERSITY FL CENTER3Athens, OH 45701-2942
Mailing AddressPo Box 2358Athens, OH 45701-5158 · (740) 503-4854
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1407516206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · CounselingBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC1900X
License✔ Licensed in OH · P.07920
Definition
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
1 OHIO UNIVERSITY FL CENTER3, Athens, OH 45701

Accepted Insurance

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. Samantha D Christopher Ph.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2466927470
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260407003572
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 Samantha Christopher reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 725 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.

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 Christopher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samantha Christopher is 1407516206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2021.

Where is Samantha Christopher located?

Samantha Christopher practices at 1 Ohio University Fl Center3, Athens, OH 45701. The listed phone number is (740) 503-4854.

What is Samantha Christopher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Counseling, with taxonomy code 103TC1900X.

Is Samantha Christopher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samantha Christopher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Samantha Christopher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samantha Christopher reassigns Medicare benefits to Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Samantha Christopher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Samantha Christopher accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, MedMutual and UnitedHealthcare list Samantha Christopher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samantha Christopher was last updated on January 21, 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.