DR. GIRO RICHARD SAMALE M.D.
NPI 1447258561
Family Medicine in Pittsfield, MA

Active since July 12, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
510 NORTH STREET, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201(413) 447-2351(413) 445-7009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 5, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Giro Richard Samale M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GIRO RICHARD SAMALE M.D. (NPI 1447258561) is an individual family medicine provider in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (150401) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447258561
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GIRO RICHARD SAMALECredential: M.D.
Location Address510 NORTH STREETPittsfield, MA 01201
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 30Great Barrington, MA 01230 · (413) 528-9311 · Fax (413) 644-0274
Fax(413) 445-7009
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1447258561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in MA · 150401 Licensed in FL · ME48291
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
510 NORTH STREET, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Prof. Richard Samale

Other Identifiers 4

Other866091FL · United Health Care #
Other45193FL · Bc/bs Group #
Other2372318001FL · Cigna
Medicaid372213900FL

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. Giro Richard Samale M.d. 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 ID9335032770
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071101000626, I20170524000998
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 2

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.

Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 87635
This is a lab test that detects the presence of COVID-19 in your body. It uses a technique to amplify the virus's genetic material, either DNA or RNA, making it easier to identify. A positive result indicates an active infection.
15 services15 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 93005
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Berkshire Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsfield, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220046
Location725 North StreetPittsfield, MA 01201 · Berkshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01201 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
59%193 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
54%434 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
29%122 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers24 claims48 services$5.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce A4406
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers14 claims41 services$5.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each A4419
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers18 claims1,080 services$1.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each A4456
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers14 claims700 services$0.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$180.99 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 10

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

Internal Medicine
510 NORTH STREET
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
510 NORTH STREET
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
510 NORTH STREET, SUITE 1
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Social Worker (Clinical)
510 NORTH STREET, SUITE 1
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
510 NORTH STREET
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
510 NORTH STREET, SUITE #5
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Dietitian, Registered
510 NORTH STREET
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
510 NORTH STREET
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

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 Giro Samale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Giro Samale is 1447258561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2005. The provider is also known as Prof. Richard Samale.

Where is Giro Samale located?

Giro Samale practices at 510 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. The listed phone number is (413) 447-2351.

What is Giro Samale's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Giro Samale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Giro Samale 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.

Is Giro Samale affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Giro Samale is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Giro Samale was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.