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JOHN FRANKLIN SAMPLES FNP-BC
NPI 1518325463
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Copperhill, TN

Active since February 07, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR, COPPERHILL, TN 37317(423) 496-9214(423) 496-7809 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 24, 2025, Feb 2, 2023, Jan 21, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About John Franklin Samples Fnp-bc NPPES

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

JOHN FRANKLIN SAMPLES FNP-BC (NPI 1518325463) is an individual family provider in Copperhill, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (APN0000020290) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518325463
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN FRANKLIN SAMPLESCredential: FNP-BC
Location Address144 MEDICAL CENTER DRCopperhill, TN 37317-5005
Mailing AddressPo Box 1162Copperhill, TN 37317-1162 · (423) 496-9214 · Fax (423) 496-7809
Phone(423) 496-9214
Fax(423) 496-7809
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 24, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1518325463 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · APN0000020290✔ Licensed in TN · 20920
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Copperhill, TN 37317
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Franklin Samples Fnp-bc 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 ID4981989878
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181226000176
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 4

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 nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
112 services50 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
38 services26 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
17 services16 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
13 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37317 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 9

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

DR. ALLEN STEPHEN UHLIK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 496-7672
GEORGIA CANCER SPECIALISTS I, PC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE D
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 496-8172
COPPER BASIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Family Medicine
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR, BLDG. C
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 496-5511
COPPER BASIN FAMILY PRACTICE INC.
Family Medicine
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR, BLDG C
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 496-1788
KAYLA MARIE HOLDER APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 496-9214
MRS. JESSICA ELLA COLLINS PA-C
Physician Assistant
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR, STE B
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 496-9214
COPPER BASIN SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC
Surgery
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE D
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 496-6337
EAST TENNESSEE EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC
Ophthalmology
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE E
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 496-6336

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 John Samples's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Samples is 1518325463. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2016.

Where is John Samples located?

John Samples practices at 144 Medical Center Dr, Copperhill, TN 37317. The listed phone number is (423) 496-9214.

What is John Samples's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is John Samples enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Samples 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 John Samples accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list John Samples 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 John Samples was last updated on November 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.