DR. LOUIS EDWARD SAMUELS MD
NPI 1902886575
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Philadelphia, PA

Q: What is Louis Samuels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Samuels is 1902886575. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006.

Q: What is Louis Samuels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Samuels was last updated on September 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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 January 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1100 WALNUT ST, SUITE 500, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107(215) 955-6750(215) 823-8222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 22, 2016, Oct 1, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Dr. Louis Edward Samuels Md NPPES

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

DR. LOUIS EDWARD SAMUELS MD (NPI 1902886575) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD044544E) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Albert Einstein Medical Center, and is a graduate of Hahnemann University College Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902886575

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LOUIS EDWARD SAMUELSCredential: MD

Location Address1100 WALNUT ST, SUITE 500Philadelphia, PA 19107-5563

Mailing Address1100 Walnut St, Suite 500Philadelphia, PA 19107-5563 · (215) 955-6750 · Fax (215) 823-8222

Phone(215) 955-6750

Fax(215) 823-8222

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSHahnemann University College Of MedicineGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1902886575 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD044544E

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedTransplant SurgeryTaxonomy 204F00000X · License MD044544E (PA)

1100 WALNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN692526PAGPA

Medicare UPING03580

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Dr. Louis Edward Samuels 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 ID8123916004

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040310001134

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

28 services28 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

17 services17 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

16 services16 patients

Placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance 33370

This procedure involves inserting a device through a catheter to shield the brain from harmful blood clots (embolism). The process is monitored using imaging technology. After serving its purpose, the device is carefully removed through the same pathway.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number390142

Location5501 Old York RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19141 · Philadelphia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Acute Care Hospitals · East Norriton, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390329

Location559 West Germantown PikeEast Norriton, PA 19403 · Montgomery County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19107 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

$180.99 typical visit price

range $59.88 – $180.99

Typical copayment $45.24 (range $14.97 – $45.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$74.47 typical visit price

range $19.30 – $147.29

Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)

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.

DR. ANIRUDH KOHLI MD

Surgery

1100 WALNUT ST, SUITE 500
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Philadelphia County (215) 955-6750

BRADLEY WAYNE FENTON MD

Internal Medicine

1100 WALNUT ST, SUITE #601
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Philadelphia County (215) 955-9330

CATHERINE GILL-PRESTON ACNP, MSN, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1100 WALNUT ST, MOB 7TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Philadelphia County (215) 955-4960

THEODORE TSANGARIS M.D.

Surgery

1100 WALNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Philadelphia County (215) 955-6999

DR. JOHN C. KAIRYS M.D.

Surgery

1100 WALNUT ST, SUITE 500
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Philadelphia County (215) 955-5528

DR. HOOMAN NOORCHASHM MD

Surgery

1100 WALNUT ST, MOB, 5TH FLOOR, SUITE 500
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Philadelphia County (215) 955-6750

DR. DAVID CHOOHYUN PAIK M.D.

Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)

1100 WALNUT ST, SUITE 500
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Philadelphia County (215) 955-6750

DR. KAREN A. CHOJNACKI M.D.

Surgery

1100 WALNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Philadelphia County (215) 955-6750

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 Louis Samuels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Samuels is 1902886575. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006.

Where is Louis Samuels located?

Louis Samuels practices at 1100 Walnut St Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The listed phone number is (215) 955-6750.

What is Louis Samuels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Louis Samuels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Samuels 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 Louis Samuels accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Louis Samuels 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 Louis Samuels affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louis Samuels is affiliated with Albert Einstein Medical Center and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Samuels was last updated on September 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.