SAMANTHA SAKSA AG-ACNP-BC
NPI 1679232540
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Altoona, PA

Active since December 08, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
620 HOWARD AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 889-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Samantha Saksa Ag-acnp-bc NPPES

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

SAMANTHA SAKSA AG-ACNP-BC (NPI 1679232540) is an individual acute care provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP024852) and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679232540
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameSAMANTHA SAKSACredential: AG-ACNP-BC
Location Address620 HOWARD AVEAltoona, PA 16601-4804
Mailing Address620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601-4804
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 8, 2021
NPI 1679232540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in PA · SP024852
620 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601

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

Samantha Saksa Ag-acnp-bc 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 ID1951792969
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211230001561
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
95 services84 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

73.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.34

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Dietitian, Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physical Therapy Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601

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 Samantha Saksa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samantha Saksa is 1679232540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2021.

Where is Samantha Saksa located?

Samantha Saksa practices at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 889-7000.

What is Samantha Saksa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Samantha Saksa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samantha Saksa 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.

Is Samantha Saksa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samantha Saksa is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samantha Saksa was last updated on December 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.