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MRS. SAMI LEIGH BABAZ N.P.
NPI 1972928398
Nurse Practitioner in Vinton, LA

Q: What is Sami Babaz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sami Babaz is 1972928398. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2014. The provider is also known as Ms. Sami Leigh Richmond R.N..

Q: What is Sami Babaz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sami Babaz was last updated on August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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 February 21, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1611 HAMPTON ST, VINTON, LA 70668(337) 589-5951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

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About Mrs. Sami Leigh Babaz N.p. NPPES

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

MRS. SAMI LEIGH BABAZ N.P. (NPI 1972928398) is an individual nurse practitioner in Vinton, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP07657) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972928398

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameMRS. SAMI LEIGH BABAZCredential: N.P.

Location Address1611 HAMPTON STVinton, LA 70668-3707

Mailing Address1611 Hampton StVinton, LA 70668-3707 · (337) 589-5951

Phone(337) 589-5951

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2026

NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2026

✔ NPI 1972928398 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363L00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · AP07657

Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

1611 HAMPTON ST, Vinton, LA 70668

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Sami Leigh Richmond R.n.

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Sami Leigh Babaz N.p. 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 ID1557584802

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140514001225

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sulphur, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number190013

Location701 East Cypress StreetSulphur, LA 70663 · Calcasieu County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190060

Location1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70668 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

$83.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.09 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

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.

CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)

1611 HAMPTON ST
VINTON, LA 70668

Calcasieu Parish (337) 589-5951

ALEXIS ELIZABETH JUNEAU APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1611 HAMPTON ST
VINTON, LA 70668

Calcasieu Parish (337) 589-5951

LANCE WALDMEIER

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1611 HAMPTON ST
VINTON, LA 70668

Calcasieu Parish (337) 589-5951

VALARIE PHILLIBER WALDMEIER PHD, APRN-BC, FNP, A

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1611 HAMPTON ST
VINTON, LA 70668

Calcasieu Parish (337) 475-5824

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 Sami Babaz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sami Babaz is 1972928398. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2014. The provider is also known as Ms. Sami Leigh Richmond R.N..

Where is Sami Babaz located?

Sami Babaz practices at 1611 Hampton St, Vinton, LA 70668. The listed phone number is (337) 589-5951.

What is Sami Babaz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Sami Babaz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sami Babaz 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 Sami Babaz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Sami Babaz 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 Sami Babaz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sami Babaz is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sami Babaz was last updated on August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.