SAMPSON MBU EKWET CRNA
NPI 1841978939
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Richmond, VA

Active since July 07, 2023Accepts Medicare Assignment
1250 E MARSHALL ST, RICHMOND, VA 23298(804) 828-2207(804) 828-8300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2024, Jul 7, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Sampson Mbu Ekwet Crna NPPES

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

SAMPSON MBU EKWET CRNA (NPI 1841978939) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0024189348) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. He is affiliated with Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in Richmond, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841978939
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSAMPSON MBU EKWETCredential: CRNA
Location Address1250 E MARSHALL STRichmond, VA 23298-5023
Mailing AddressPo Box 780125Philadelphia, PA 19178-0125 · (804) 922-4844
Fax(804) 828-8300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1841978939 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0024189348
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 163WC0200X · License 0001273755 (VA)
1250 E MARSHALL ST, Richmond, VA 23298

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15904 Thorndale Ln Apt 1Richmond, VA 23225-2870 · Phone (804) 517-4279

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sampson Mbu Ekwet Crna 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 ID4385084136
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240426003548

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Anesthesiology
1250 E MARSHALL ST, MAIN 1-214, BOX 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 2,481 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
800 OAK ST
Farmville, VA 23901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 757 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lynchburg, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490021
Location1901 Tate Springs RoadLynchburg, VA 24501 · Lynchburg City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23298 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1250 E MARSHALL ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1250 E MARSHALL ST, GENERAL MEDICINE
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Internal Medicine
1250 E MARSHALL ST, INTERNAL MEDICINE
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1250 E MARSHALL ST, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1250 E MARSHALL ST, DEPT. OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/GERIATRIC MEDICINE
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Physician Assistant
1250 E MARSHALL ST, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1250 E MARSHALL ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1250 E MARSHALL ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298

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 Sampson Ekwet's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sampson Ekwet is 1841978939. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2023.

Where is Sampson Ekwet located?

Sampson Ekwet practices at 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298. The listed phone number is (804) 828-2207.

What is Sampson Ekwet's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Sampson Ekwet enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sampson Ekwet 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 Sampson Ekwet's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sampson Ekwet reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mcv Associated Physicians (Richmond, VA) and Centra Medical Group. LLC (Farmville, VA). 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 Sampson Ekwet's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sampson Ekwet accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Sampson Ekwet 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 Sampson Ekwet affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sampson Ekwet is affiliated with Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sampson Ekwet was last updated on April 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.