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DR. SAMUEL MARTIN SANTALA MD
NPI 1942404553
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Webster, TX

Active since June 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10.83/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD FL 2, WEBSTER, TX 77598(716) 688-7040 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Samuel Martin Santala Md NPPES

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

DR. SAMUEL MARTIN SANTALA MD (NPI 1942404553) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Webster, Texas, licensed in Texas (M6865) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942404553
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMUEL MARTIN SANTALACredential: MD
Location Address500 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD FL 2Webster, TX 77598-4220
Mailing AddressPo Box 744127Dallas, TX 75374-4127 · (281) 338-3208
Phone(716) 688-7040
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2008
✔ NPI 1942404553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M6865
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
500 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD FL 2, Webster, TX 77598
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN8J7696TX
Medicaid187357201TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Samuel Martin Santala 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 ID4284726860
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070828000204
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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
1,586 services487 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313
Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
602 services212 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
547 services209 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304
A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
24 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77598 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

10.83/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality21.66
Improvement Activities0

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 Samuel Santala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Santala is 1942404553. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2007.

Where is Samuel Santala located?

Samuel Santala practices at 500 Medical Center Blvd Fl 2, Webster, TX 77598. The listed phone number is (716) 688-7040.

What is Samuel Santala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Samuel Santala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Santala 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 Samuel Santala accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Samuel Santala 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 Samuel Santala was last updated on May 2, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.