VIKRAM NITIN SAMANT DPM
NPI 1851020135
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Joplin, MO
About Vikram Nitin Samant Dpm NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
VIKRAM NITIN SAMANT DPM (NPI 1851020135) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Joplin, Missouri, licensed in Michigan (5951001471) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health, and is a graduate of Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine (2022).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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
Vikram Nitin Samant Dpm 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Vikram Samant reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Joplin, MO 64804
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
- 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Indianapolis, IN 46254
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
- 18 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Indiana University Health
Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, INCommunity Hospital South, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, INIu Health West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Avon, INOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
JOPLIN, MO 64804
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 Vikram Samant's NPI number?
The NPI number for Vikram Samant is 1851020135. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2022.
Where is Vikram Samant located?
Vikram Samant practices at 2630 Cunningham Ave, Joplin, MO 64804. The listed phone number is (417) 782-7500.
What is Vikram Samant's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.
Is Vikram Samant enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Vikram Samant 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 Vikram Samant's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vikram Samant reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Southwest Missouri Foot Clinics, Inc. (Joplin, MO) and Podiatry Associates Of Indiana PC (Indianapolis, IN). 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 Vikram Samant's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Vikram Samant accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Vikram Samant 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 Vikram Samant affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Vikram Samant is affiliated with Indiana University Health, Community Hospital South, Inc. and Iu Health West Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Vikram Samant was last updated on August 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Vikram Nitin Samant, DPM · NPI 1851020135
Foot & Ankle Surgery provider in Joplin, Missouri. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 10, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1851020135 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 10, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery · taxonomy 213ES0103X
- **State license:** 5951001471 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2630 CUNNINGHAM AVE, Joplin, MO 64804-1542
- **Phone:** (417) 782-7500 · **Fax:** (417) 782-7254
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Southwest Missouri Foot Clinics, Inc. (NPI 1215020896, Joplin, MO); Podiatry Associates Of Indiana PC (NPI 1073606935, Indianapolis, IN) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine, class of 2022
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 31, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1851020135) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.