KARA SAMSEL MD
NPI 1477972115
Emergency Medicine in El Paso, TX

Active since April 09, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4815 ALAMEDA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 215-4600(915) 545-7338 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Jul 29, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kara Samsel Md NPPES

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

KARA SAMSEL MD (NPI 1477972115) is an individual emergency medicine provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (R7316) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477972115
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA SAMSELCredential: MD
Location Address4815 ALAMEDA AVEEl Paso, TX 79905-2705
Mailing Address440 Raynolds St # 51015El Paso, TX 79905-1613 · (915) 215-4480 · Fax (915) 215-5386
Fax(915) 545-7338
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2022
NPI 1477972115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · R7316 Licensed in AZ · 53931
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4815 ALAMEDA AVE, El Paso, TX 79905

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

Kara Samsel Md 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 ID2769752674
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180612003236
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
58 services57 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center Of El Paso

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450024
Location4815 Alameda AveEl Paso, TX 79905 · El Paso County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79905 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Registered Nurse
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
General Acute Care Hospital
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Women's Health)
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Internal Medicine
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905

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 Kara Samsel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Samsel is 1477972115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2014.

Where is Kara Samsel located?

Kara Samsel practices at 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 215-4600.

What is Kara Samsel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kara Samsel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Samsel 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 Kara Samsel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Kara Samsel 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 Kara Samsel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Samsel is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Samsel was last updated on May 11, 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.