MARIA CARIDAD SAM MD
NPI 1598741670
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Winston Salem, NC

Q: What is Maria Sam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Sam is 1598741670. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2005.

Q: What is Maria Sam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Sam was last updated on November 12, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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 December 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

98.3/100

CMS Quality Rating

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-2255(336) 716-9016 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Maria Caridad Sam Md NPPES

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

MARIA CARIDAD SAM MD (NPI 1598741670) is an individual neurology provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9600194) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598741670

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameMARIA CARIDAD SAMCredential: MD

Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001

Mailing AddressPo Box 344Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344 · (336) 716-2255 · Fax (336) 716-9016

Phone(336) 716-2255

Fax(336) 716-9016

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 2010

✔ NPI 1598741670 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 9600194

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Clinical NeurophysiologyTaxonomy 2084N0600X · License 9600194 (NC)

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC 27157

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Other Identifiers 11

Other64149Medcost

Other130025124Rr Medicare

MedicaidQ00196SC

Medicaid2004574000WV

Medicare PIN2222431ANC

Other5512169Aetna

Medicare UPINF79675

Other15276Partners

Medicaid6104053VA

Other74391Bcbs

Medicaid8974391NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

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

Maria Caridad Sam 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 ID1355486820

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100309000087

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Sam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

0.1 mi

Multi-Specialty

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
3,003 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1003803032 (336) 716-2255

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 5

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.

Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 95720

This procedure monitors brain wave activity over 12-26 hours using Video EEG (VEEG). It involves recording brain waves and video to detect irregularities. A healthcare professional will review the data and provide a report. It's non-invasive and safe.

29 services22 patients

Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816

Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.

24 services24 patients

Home sleep study test (hst) with type ii portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 7 channels: eeg, eog, emg, ecg/heart rate, airflow, respiratory effort and oxygen saturation G0398

A home sleep study test with a type II portable monitor is a non-invasive procedure done at home to monitor your sleep. It records data like brain waves, eye movements, muscle activity, heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels. This helps identify sleep disorders.

16 services16 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

13 services11 patients

Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 2-12 hours with review and report by health care professional 95718

This procedure, known as a Video EEG (VEEG), records brain wave activity for 2-12 hours. It involves attaching electrodes to your scalp and monitoring brain waves while a video records your actions. This helps health professionals understand and diagnose neurological issues.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

High Point Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · High Point, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340004

Location601 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27261 · Guilford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340047

LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · North Wilkesboro, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number340064

Location1370 West D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659 · Wilkes County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

98.3/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers14 claims14 services$40.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers15 claims15 services$90.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers16 claims42 services$33.39 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers14 claims14 services$67.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers16 claims16 services$20.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers15 claims15 services$18.68 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 20

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

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