JOSEPH O SAMS IV
NPI 1912978255
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Oxford, MS

Q: What is Joseph Sams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Sams is 1912978255. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Sams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Sams was last updated on December 19, 2023. 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.

Active since January 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.65/100

CMS Quality Rating

1204 MEDICAL PARK DR, OXFORD, MS 38655(662) 236-5717(662) 234-4016 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Joseph O Sams Iv NPPES

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

JOSEPH O SAMS IV (NPI 1912978255) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Oxford, Mississippi, licensed in Arkansas (E3732) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912978255

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH O SAMS IV

Location Address1204 MEDICAL PARK DROxford, MS 38655-5326

Mailing Address8110 N Brother Blvd Ste 200Bartlett, TN 38133-2760 · (901) 255-5221 · Fax (900) 373-4511

Phone(662) 236-5717

Fax(662) 234-4016

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 2023

NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2023

✔ NPI 1912978255 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · E3732✔ Licensed in MS · 17613

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

1204 MEDICAL PARK DR, Oxford, MS 38655

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid148606001AR

Other5M582AR · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Joseph O Sams Iv 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 ID8921074386

PECOS Enrollment IDI20061109000496, I20210614000767

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

21 services14 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

20 services18 patients

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101

This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms

Acute Care Hospitals · Oxford, MS

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number250034

Location1100 Belk Blvd /Po Box 946Oxford, MS 38655 · Lafayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38655 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

$120.41 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$64.96 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

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.

92.65/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

94.69

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

80.83

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

48%81 patients3/55-star benchmark: 93%

Cervical Cancer Screening

78%389 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

25%52 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

38%114 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

78%1,110 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

98%233 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

28%438 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

42%708 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

24%957 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients screened: 25% · 500 patients

23%500 patients

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

94%453 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 37 patients

Patients totalRate: 3% · 37 patients

3%37 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JULIE G HARPER MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology