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DR. VARUGHESE PUTHENPARAMPIL SAMUEL M.D.
NPI 1922019579
Internal Medicine in Lufkin, TX

Active since August 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1113 ELLIS AVE, LUFKIN, TX 75904(936) 637-2888(936) 634-2321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Varughese Puthenparampil Samuel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VARUGHESE PUTHENPARAMPIL SAMUEL M.D. (NPI 1922019579) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (H5965) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922019579
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VARUGHESE PUTHENPARAMPIL SAMUELCredential: M.D.
Location Address1113 ELLIS AVELufkin, TX 75904-3346
Mailing Address1113 Ellis AveLufkin, TX 75904-3346 · (936) 637-2888 · Fax (936) 634-2321
Phone(936) 637-2888
Fax(936) 634-2321
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1922019579 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H5965
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1113 ELLIS AVE, Lufkin, TX 75904
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Other Identifiers 3

Other00702NTX · Medicare Group Number
Medicare UPINE67738
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8254K1TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Varughese Puthenparampil Samuel M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Varughese Samuel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lufkin Physician Services PA
1.0 mi
Hospitalist
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
Lufkin, TX 75904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 84 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881093789 (800) 893-9698

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75904 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 4

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

VARUGHESE PUTHENPARAMPIL SAMUEL
Internal Medicine
1113 ELLIS AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Angelina County (936) 637-2888
HALLETT HEART PA
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1113 ELLIS AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Angelina County (936) 631-3480
ROBERT VICTOR HALLETT MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1113 ELLIS AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Angelina County (936) 899-7184
HALLETT HEART PA
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1113 ELLIS AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Angelina County (936) 899-7184

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 Varughese Samuel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Varughese Samuel is 1922019579. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2006.

Where is Varughese Samuel located?

Varughese Samuel practices at 1113 Ellis Ave, Lufkin, TX 75904. The listed phone number is (936) 637-2888.

What is Varughese Samuel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Varughese Samuel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Varughese Samuel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Varughese Samuel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Varughese Samuel reassigns Medicare benefits to Lufkin Physician Services PA (Lufkin, TX). The 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 Varughese Samuel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Varughese Samuel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Varughese Samuel 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Varughese Samuel was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.