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DR. AMBIGA SAMIAPPAN MD
NPI 1598012320
Hospitalist in Charleston, WV

Active since August 10, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE B16, CHARLESTON, WV 25304(304) 388-5848(304) 388-9654 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Ambiga Samiappan Md NPPES

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

DR. AMBIGA SAMIAPPAN MD (NPI 1598012320) is an individual hospitalist provider in Charleston, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (27742) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598012320
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMBIGA SAMIAPPANCredential: MD
Location Address3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE B16Charleston, WV 25304-1227
Mailing Address3200 Maccorkle Ave Se Ste B16Charleston, WV 25304-1227 · (304) 388-5848 · Fax (304) 388-9654
Phone(304) 388-5848
Fax(304) 388-9654
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 2017
✔ NPI 1598012320 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 27742
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE B16, Charleston, WV 25304
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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

Dr. Ambiga Samiappan 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 ID9234442997
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180328000696
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 hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
253 services83 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
48 services31 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
41 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500005
Location925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500079
Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500129
Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 25304 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
$124.46 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $31.11 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.81 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $23.70 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
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.

74.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality52.71
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
52%84 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

ROBERT MAXWELL DAVEE DO
Internal Medicine
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE B16
CHARLESTON, WV 25304
Kanawha County (304) 388-5848
MUHAMMAD AFZAL MD
Hospitalist
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE B16
CHARLESTON, WV 25304
Kanawha County (304) 388-5848
MELANIE K. WEAVER PA-C
Physician Assistant
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE B16
CHARLESTON, WV 25304
Kanawha County (304) 388-5848
KENNETH ANDREW PEARSON MD
Family Medicine
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE B16
CHARLESTON, WV 25304
Kanawha County (304) 388-5848
MRS. SHAWNDA L. YEAGER PA-C
Physician Assistant
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE B16, HOSPITALIST PROGRAM
CHARLESTON, WV 25304
Kanawha County (304) 388-5848

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 Ambiga Samiappan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ambiga Samiappan is 1598012320. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2012.

Where is Ambiga Samiappan located?

Ambiga Samiappan practices at 3200 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste B16, Charleston, WV 25304. The listed phone number is (304) 388-5848.

What is Ambiga Samiappan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ambiga Samiappan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ambiga Samiappan 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 Ambiga Samiappan accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Ambiga Samiappan 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 Ambiga Samiappan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ambiga Samiappan is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital and Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ambiga Samiappan was last updated on December 5, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.