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DR. HRISHIKESH SAMANT M.D.
NPI 1982087755
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Shreveport, LA

Active since June 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1501 KINGS HWY, LSUHSC, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 675-5982(318) 675-5957 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Hrishikesh Samant M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HRISHIKESH SAMANT M.D. (NPI 1982087755) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (302015) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982087755
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. HRISHIKESH SAMANTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1501 KINGS HWY, LSUHSCShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address9395 Milbank DrShreveport, LA 71115-3861 · (402) 378-5304
Phone(318) 675-5982
Fax(318) 675-5957
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 2017
✔ NPI 1982087755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 302015
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · HepatologyTaxonomy 207RI0008X · License 302015 (LA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Transplant HepatologyTaxonomy 207RT0003X · License 7512 (NE)
1501 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CareSource, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Hrishikesh Samant M.d. 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 ID2264741305
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160720002118
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Hrishikesh Samant reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
0.1 mi
Family Medicine
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 1,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013374222 (318) 626-0000
Ochsner Clinic LLC
93 mi
General Practice
300 PAVILION RD
West Monroe, LA 71292
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932598695 (318) 323-1100
Imc-Diagnostic And Medical Clinic LLC
357 mi
Internal Medicine
1700 SPRINGHILL AVE, SUITE 100
Mobile, AL 36604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 210 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447201066 (251) 435-1200
Reid Physician Associates, Inc.
710 mi
Internal Medicine
1100 REID PKWY
Richmond, IN 47374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 527 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265689111 (765) 983-3127
Healthone Clinic Services - Medical Specialties LLC
801 mi
Internal Medicine
1601 E 19TH AVE STE 4350
Denver, CO 80218
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457549461 (303) 228-1240

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

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.

Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth G0408
A follow-up inpatient consultation is a service where your doctor checks on your health progress after initial treatment. It's complex and typically takes about 35 minutes via telehealth, which means you'll talk to your doctor remotely, using technology.
70 services29 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
42 services42 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
30 services30 patients
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth G0427
A Telehealth consultation is a virtual visit where you can discuss your health concerns with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. In this process, which typically lasts 70 minutes or more, the provider can assess, diagnose, and offer treatment options for your condition using communication technology.
29 services25 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
27 services27 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190002
Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190011
Location4864 Jackson StreetMonroe, LA 71202 · Ouachita County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190202
Location17000 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190317
Location911 Margaret PlaceShreveport, LA 71101 · Caddo County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims2,400 services$0.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers31 claims2,430 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers44 claims44 services$17.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$12.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

HS LOUISIANA, LLC
General Practice
1501 KINGS HWY, SUITE 5-303
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (904) 834-2679
MUNIRA DAWITH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY, PSYCHIATRY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-6619
SEFI AHMED JAWADI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0505
LUKE MUIZNIEKS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-1574
KRISTIN BEMBENICK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-5300
CHRISTIAN SCOTT BAKER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-5053
BRYCE MILLER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434
NEERAJ PAVAN REDDY TELUGU
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434

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 Hrishikesh Samant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hrishikesh Samant is 1982087755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2015.

Where is Hrishikesh Samant located?

Hrishikesh Samant practices at 1501 Kings Hwy Lsuhsc, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 675-5982.

What is Hrishikesh Samant's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Hrishikesh Samant enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hrishikesh Samant 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Hrishikesh Samant's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hrishikesh Samant reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, LA), Ochsner Clinic LLC (West Monroe, LA), Imc-Diagnostic And Medical Clinic LLC (Mobile, AL), Reid Physician Associates, Inc. (Richmond, IN) and Healthone Clinic Services - Medical Specialties LLC (Denver, CO). Each 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 Hrishikesh Samant's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hrishikesh Samant accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CareSource and HMO Louisiana list Hrishikesh Samant 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 Hrishikesh Samant affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hrishikesh Samant is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe, Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hrishikesh Samant was last updated on January 26, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.