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

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: August 30, 2026.

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
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

Other Identifiers 11

Other64149Medcost
Other130025124Rr Medicare
MedicaidQ00196SC
Medicaid2004574000WV
Medicare PIN2222431ANC
Other5512169Aetna
Medicare UPINF79675
Other15276Partners
Medicaid6104053VA
Other74391Bcbs
Medicaid8974391NC

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

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.

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 2

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

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 Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40

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.

Anesthesiology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Hospitalist
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

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 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.

Where is Maria Sam located?

Maria Sam practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-2255.

What is Maria Sam's specialty?

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

Is Maria Sam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Sam 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 Maria Sam accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Maria Sam 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 Maria Sam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Sam is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System and North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

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.