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JACOB N-B SAMA MD
NPI 1639593775
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Columbia, SC

Active since February 10, 2014PECOS Enrolled
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-2762(803) 434-2713 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2026, Jul 20, 2022, Jul 16, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Jacob N-b Sama Md NPPES

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

JACOB N-B SAMA MD (NPI 1639593775) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (97978) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639593775
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameJACOB N-B SAMACredential: MD
Location Address8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100Columbia, SC 29203-8006
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Ste 300Greenville, SC 29601-2899 · (864) 522-8603
Phone(803) 434-2762
Fax(803) 434-2713
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 10, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1639593775 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 97978
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License D87885 (MD), 01088072A (IN)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License D87885 (MD)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100, Columbia, SC 29203
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11800 N Capitol Ave # E371Indianapolis, IN 46202-1218 · Phone (317) 274-0700
Location 21111 Ronald Reagan PkwyAvon, IN 46123-7085 · Phone (317) 217-3649 · Fax (317) 217-3474

Other Identifiers 2

Other068010929IN · Medicare Ptan
Medicaid300069401IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Jacob N-b Sama Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Jacob Sama reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Iu Health Medical Group, LLC
485 mi
General Practice
1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 5,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326893777 (317) 962-2000
University Family Physicians, Inc.
485 mi
Family Medicine
1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 737 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043275787 (317) 962-2000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 20

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

DR. TERRY A GRAINGER MD
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3800
DR. THOMAS WILLIAM SCHULTZ D.O.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3800
MYKENZI GIBBS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3800
ERIC E SHOUP PA-C
Physician Assistant
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3800
MR. JAMEY ALLEN CUTTS MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3800
CHLOE MADALYN COBB
Physician Assistant
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3800
LINDA B VANDUYS N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3800
ALYSSA WALKER SMOAK
Physician Assistant
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3800

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 Jacob Sama's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jacob Sama is 1639593775. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 10, 2014.

Where is Jacob Sama located?

Jacob Sama practices at 8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 100, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-2762.

What is Jacob Sama's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Jacob Sama enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jacob Sama is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jacob Sama's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jacob Sama reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Iu Health Medical Group, LLC (Indianapolis, IN) and University Family Physicians, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN). 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 Jacob Sama's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jacob Sama accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Cigna Healthcare list Jacob Sama 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 Jacob Sama was last updated on August 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 55 days 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.