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SAMI TAMMO M.D.
NPI 1720270838
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Louisville, KY

Active since August 13, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 629-5552(502) 629-3132 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2026, Nov 13, 2023, Jan 21, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

About Sami Tammo M.d. NPPES

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

SAMI TAMMO M.D. (NPI 1720270838) is an individual nephrology provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (43465) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Clark Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720270838
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameSAMI TAMMOCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303Louisville, KY 40202-1831
Mailing AddressPo Box 776351Chicago, IL 60677-6351 · (502) 588-9490 · Fax (502) 272-5116
Phone(502) 629-5552
Fax(502) 629-3132
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 13, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1720270838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 43465
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303, Louisville, KY 40202
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Other Identifiers 8

Other182YKNC · Bcbs
Other9958748NC · Aetna
Other1720270838NC · Tricare
Other272341NC · Medcost
Medicaid1720270838NC
Other1720270838VA · Virginia Medicaid
OtherQ01852SC · South Carolina Medicaid
Other3345588NC · United Healthcare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Sami Tammo M.d. 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 ID1557530185
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110816000218, I20240223000756
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 4

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.
191 services133 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.
112 services80 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.
98 services98 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.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Clark Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jeffersonville, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number150009
Location1220 Missouri AveJeffersonville, IN 47130 · Clark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Floyd

Acute Care Hospitals · New Albany, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150044
Location1850 State StNew Albany, IN 47150 · Floyd County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180040
Location200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180088
Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Louisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180130
Location4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40202 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

98.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.93
Promoting Interoperability100
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 suppliers40 claims40 services$14.82 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
5 suppliers41 claims41 services$65.58 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. UCHENNA LORETTA OZOR M.D
Internal Medicine
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552
DR. RYAN AZIZ THOMAS BRICKNELL MD
Internal Medicine
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552
CARTER CHRISTOPHER HAHN PA-C
Physician Assistant
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-3132
MRS. ROSHANA DEVON CHEEK FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552
MR. CHRISTOPHER SMITH MSN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552
DAKOTA LAWLER APRN
Nurse Practitioner
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552
MANSOOR I. TIWANA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552
JORJA E MCFADDEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
200 E CHESTNUT ST BLDG SUITE303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552

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 Sami Tammo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sami Tammo is 1720270838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2007.

Where is Sami Tammo located?

Sami Tammo practices at 200 E Chestnut St Bldg Suite303, Louisville, KY 40202. The listed phone number is (502) 629-5552.

What is Sami Tammo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Sami Tammo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sami Tammo 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 Sami Tammo accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Sami Tammo 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 Sami Tammo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sami Tammo is affiliated with Clark Memorial Hospital, Baptist Health Floyd, Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare, Norton Hospitals, Inc and Baptist Health Louisville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sami Tammo was last updated on April 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.