DAVID J SAMARA MD
NPI 1679513477
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Jacksonville, FL

Q: What is David Samara's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Samara is 1679513477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Q: What is David Samara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QG0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Samara was last updated on March 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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 June 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6555 CHESTER AVE STE 1, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217(904) 309-6504(904) 503-3577 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About David J Samara Md NPPES

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

DAVID J SAMARA MD (NPI 1679513477) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Jacksonville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME31637) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Shands Jacksonville, and is a graduate of Other (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679513477

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207QG0300X

Provider Legal NameDAVID J SAMARACredential: MD

Location Address6555 CHESTER AVE STE 1Jacksonville, FL 32217-2279

Mailing Address6555 Chester Ave Ste 1Jacksonville, FL 32217-2279 · (904) 309-6504 · Fax (904) 503-3577

Phone(904) 309-6504

Fax(904) 503-3577

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1970

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 2016

✔ NPI 1679513477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QG0300X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME31637

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.

Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License ME31637 (FL)

6555 CHESTER AVE STE 1, Jacksonville, FL 32217

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Other Identifiers 6

Other15431FL · Blue Shield

Other340017155Railroad Medicare

OtherME31637FL · Medical Lic

Medicare UPIND52581

Medicaid059539000FL

Medicare PIN15431ZFL

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), UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David J Samara 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 ID9032017694

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100108000542

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 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 nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

1,027 services302 patients

Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

63 services63 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

33 services31 patients

Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99304

An initial nursing facility visit is a daily check-up to monitor your health status. This service, lasting typically 25 minutes, involves a nurse assessing your overall wellbeing, discussing concerns, and updating your care plan as needed.

24 services21 patients

Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348

An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.

18 services16 patients

Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180

This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Shands Jacksonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100001

Location655 W 8th StJacksonville, FL 32209 · Duval County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Winter Haven Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winter Haven, FL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100052

Location200 Ave F NEWinter Haven, FL 33881 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Josephs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number100075

Location3001 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33677 · Hillsborough County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Sebring

Acute Care Hospitals · Sebring, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100109

Location4200 Sun N Lake BlvdSebring, FL 33872 · Highlands County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Tallahassee, FL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100135

Location1300 Miccosukee RdTallahassee, FL 32308 · Leon County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32217 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

$87.62 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

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

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier24 claims24 services$17.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers25 claims26 services$7.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

3 suppliers34 claims946 services$5.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

3 suppliers28 claims13,861 services$0.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

6 suppliers41 claims41 services$41.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$44.51 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 14

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

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