DAVID EDWARD SAMARA M.D.
NPI 1962401174
Pediatrics in Dallas, TX
NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2005
Contact Information
7777 FOREST LANE, BLDG. B 300
DALLAS, TX
ZIP 75230
Phone: (972) 284-7770
Fax: (972) 284-7780
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Accepts Insurance
About DAVID SAMARA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Samara, a pediatrician established in Dallas, Texas with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962401174 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number G5564 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1962401174
- Provider Name
- DAVID EDWARD SAMARA M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 7777 FOREST LANE, BLDG. B 300 DALLAS, TX 75230
- Location Phone
- (972) 284-7770
- Location Fax
- (972) 284-7780
- Mailing Address
- P.O. BOX 961205 FORT WORTH, TX 76161
- Mailing Phone
- (817) 740-8450
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-19-2005
- Last Update Date
- 03-11-2020
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like David Samara is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 7777 Forest Lane, Bldg. B 308
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 284-7770 - 1600 Republic Pkwy Ste 120
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 629-2250 - 4461 Coit Rd Ste 405
Frisco, TX 75035
(972) 526-0700
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Pediatrics
- Taxonomy Code
- 208000000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G5564
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Gold? 403 - HMO
- MyBlue Health Gold? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Silver? 405 - HMO
- MyBlue Health Silver? Standard - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 092163703 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 092163704 | MEDICAID (05) | TX |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1962401174, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962401174, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2005.
The provider is located at 7777 FOREST LANE, BLDG. B 300 DALLAS, TX 75230 and the phone number is (972) 284-7770.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
