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VALERIE GAY SAMS MD
NPI 1861657223
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Cincinnati, OH

Active since July 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
234 GOODMAN ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45219(513) 558-5661(513) 475-7348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Valerie Gay Sams Md NPPES

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

VALERIE GAY SAMS MD (NPI 1861657223) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35PENDING) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861657223
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0127X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE GAY SAMSCredential: MD
Location Address234 GOODMAN STCincinnati, OH 45219-2364
Mailing AddressPo Box 636256Cincinnati, OH 45263-6256 · (513) 585-6200 · Fax (513) 245-3672
Phone(513) 558-5661
Fax(513) 475-7348
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMay 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1861657223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Trauma SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0127X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35PENDING
Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 44883 (KY)
234 GOODMAN ST, Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual and more.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

Valerie Gay Sams 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 ID7810214038
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220621002281
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 3

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.
90 services41 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
56 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360003
Location3188 Bellevue AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

West Chester Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Chester, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360354
Location7700 University DriveWest Chester, OH 45069 · Butler County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

78.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.42
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.86

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds E1038
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$4.57 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.

ALEXANDER TOPALA MD
Anesthesiology
234 GOODMAN ST, MAIL LOCATION 0796
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-1000
MELISSA T WESLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 558-4194
DR. SAURABH CHANDRA MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 558-1000
JOSEPH D PANDISCIA PA-C
Physician Assistant
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 475-8690
RACHEL BEAUPRE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 GOODMAN ST, THORACIC SURGERY
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-1387
KATIE DEAN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 558-4194
MICHELLE CHAPMAN
Anesthesiology
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 558-6356
KAYLA BERTKE
Pharmacist
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-3468

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 Valerie Sams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Sams is 1861657223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2008.

Where is Valerie Sams located?

Valerie Sams practices at 234 Goodman St, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The listed phone number is (513) 558-5661.

What is Valerie Sams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Trauma Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0127X.

Is Valerie Sams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Sams 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 Valerie Sams accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Insurance list Valerie Sams 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 Valerie Sams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valerie Sams is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC and West Chester Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Sams was last updated on May 4, 2022. 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.