SAMUEL C BIRKHOLZ
NPI 1558873786
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Yreka, CA

Q: What is Samuel Birkholz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Birkholz is 1558873786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2017.

Q: What is Samuel Birkholz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Birkholz was last updated on April 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since October 27, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment

61.16/100

CMS Quality Rating

444 BRUCE ST, YREKA, CA 96097(530) 842-4121(530) 841-2049 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2020, Oct 27, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Samuel C Birkholz NPPES

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

SAMUEL C BIRKHOLZ (NPI 1558873786) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Yreka, California, licensed in California (95000789) and active in the NPI registry since October 2017. He is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558873786

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameSAMUEL C BIRKHOLZ

Location Address444 BRUCE STYreka, CA 96097-3450

Mailing Address444 Bruce StYreka, CA 96097-3450 · (530) 842-4124

Phone(530) 842-4121

Fax(530) 841-2049

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2020

✔ NPI 1558873786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 95000789

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

444 BRUCE ST, Yreka, CA 96097

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Samuel C Birkholz 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 ID6305103136

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171201002078

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Samuel Birkholz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Siskiyou Hospital, Inc.

Same address

Critical Access

444 BRUCE ST
Yreka, CA 96097

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1093892275 (California)
64 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952701369 (530) 842-4121

Mountain Communities Healthcare District

69 mi

Critical Access

60 EASTER AVENUE
Weaverville, CA 96093

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1407027568 (California)
119 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750462271 (530) 623-5541

Cep America - Anesthesia PC

80 mi

Anesthesiology

2175 ROSALINE AVE
Redding, CA 96001

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

NPI 1013561851 (530) 225-6000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

40 services39 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96097 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

$133.94 typical visit price

range $58.87 – $176.60

Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$73.16 typical visit price

range $19.28 – $144.60

Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)

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.

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.

61.16/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

50.6

Improvement Activities

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.

DR. DAN C PURTZER MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

444 BRUCE ST
YREKA, CA 96097

Siskiyou County (530) 841-6209

DR. DANIEL JOHN MD

Internal Medicine

444 BRUCE ST
YREKA, CA 96097

Siskiyou County (530) 842-3507

ALISHA ROMDULE KHIEU

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

444 BRUCE ST
YREKA, CA 96097

Siskiyou County (530) 842-4121

PREMIER HEALTH SERVICES INC

Internal Medicine

444 BRUCE ST
YREKA, CA 96097

Siskiyou County (702) 453-3799

SISKIYOU HOSPITAL, INC.

General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)

444 BRUCE ST
YREKA, CA 96097

Siskiyou County (530) 842-4121

LARRY DEAN BLAZIER RNFA

Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)

444 BRUCE ST
YREKA, CA 96097

Siskiyou County (530) 842-4121

TERESA JEAN DUNTON PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

444 BRUCE ST
YREKA, CA 96097

Siskiyou County (530) 842-4121

KP1 AND 2 INC

Hospitalist

444 BRUCE ST
YREKA, CA 96097

Siskiyou County (530) 842-4121

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 Samuel Birkholz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Birkholz is 1558873786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2017.

Where is Samuel Birkholz located?

Samuel Birkholz practices at 444 Bruce St, Yreka, CA 96097. The listed phone number is (530) 842-4121.

What is Samuel Birkholz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Samuel Birkholz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Birkholz 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Samuel Birkholz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samuel Birkholz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Siskiyou Hospital, Inc. (Yreka, CA), Mountain Communities Healthcare District (Weaverville, CA) and Cep America - Anesthesia PC (Redding, CA). Each 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 Samuel Birkholz'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 Samuel Birkholz was last updated on April 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.