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DR. SAMIR H FARIS MD
NPI 1669430393
Hospitalist in Cocoa Beach, FL

Active since May 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CCH/HOSPITALIST DEPT, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931(321) 868-5871(321) 868-5852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Samir H Faris Md NPPES

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

DR. SAMIR H FARIS MD (NPI 1669430393) is an individual hospitalist provider in Cocoa Beach, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME96516) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669430393
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMIR H FARISCredential: MD
Location Address701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CCH/HOSPITALIST DEPTCocoa Beach, FL 32931-3585
Mailing Address3300 S Fiske BlvdRockledge, FL 32955-4306 · (321) 868-5871 · Fax (321) 951-7408
Phone(321) 868-5871
Fax(321) 868-5852
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2018
✔ NPI 1669430393 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME96516
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME96516 (FL)
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherME96516FL · License
OtherAH690XFL · Medicare
Medicaid279990100FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samir H Faris 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 ID8022015023
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080129000511, I20260212000086
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

3

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

Tsf Medical LLC
8.3 mi
Internal Medicine
2428 CLEARLAKE RD BLDG K
Cocoa, FL 32922
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932983061 (321) 368-3862
Health First Medical Group, LLC
19 mi
General Practice
1223 GATEWAY DR
Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 773 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750626495 (321) 434-5055
Comprehensive Hospitalists Of Florida, LLC
66 mi
Hospitalist
410 SOUTH 11TH STREET
Lake Wales, FL 33853
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457646903 (877) 693-5700

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.

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.
447 services197 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.
139 services137 patients
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.
99 services83 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
97 services96 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.
33 services33 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Holmes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100019
Location1350 S Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cape Canaveral Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cocoa Beach, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100177
Location701 W Cocoa Beach CausewayCocoa Beach, FL 32932 · Brevard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Viera Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100315
Location8745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940 · Brevard County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32931 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

85.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.65
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers36 claims36 services$14.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers39 claims39 services$69.34 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.

DR. MARIANNA ALEXSANDRA POST M.D.
Hospitalist
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-5871
BILAL MIRZA DO
Hospitalist
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 434-1771
DR. CHRISTOPHER VONDERHEIDE MD
Anesthesiology
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-7677
KENNETH S HAZLETT M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 799-7111
DR. WILLIAM PRESTON MD
Anesthesiology
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL/ANES DEPT.
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-7677
JAVIER DIAZ BLANCO MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CENTER FOR NEONATAL CARE
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (407) 303-2528
DR. VICTOR MANUEL VARGAS MD
Hospitalist
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-5871
DR. FAIZAL RAHAMAN M.D.
Hospitalist
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CCH/HOSPITALIST DEPT
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-5871

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 Samir Faris's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samir Faris is 1669430393. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2006.

Where is Samir Faris located?

Samir Faris practices at 701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy Cch/Hospitalist Dept, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. The listed phone number is (321) 868-5871.

What is Samir Faris's specialty?

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

Is Samir Faris enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samir Faris 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 Samir Faris's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samir Faris reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tsf Medical LLC (Cocoa, FL), Health First Medical Group, LLC (Melbourne, FL) and Comprehensive Hospitalists Of Florida, LLC (Lake Wales, FL). 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 Samir Faris's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Samir Faris accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Samir Faris 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 Samir Faris affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samir Faris is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cape Canaveral Hospital and Viera Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samir Faris was last updated on May 2, 2018. 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.