Active NPI 1609116144 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Benjamin Sithen Sam , PA

Physician Assistant • Buda, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Benjamin Sam, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Buda, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Benjamin Sam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 220 S FM 1626.

Benjamin Sam is affiliated with Minuteclinic Diagnostic Of Texas Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

220 S Fm 1626

Buda, TX 786109432

Telephone 5122952437

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cvs Pharmacy Inc Facility NPI 1255710562

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Buda, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs +6.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 7.6 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Buda, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

28.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sam (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Buda Specialty Average (7.6 Years) 7.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$177.74	$94.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	12	$147.33	$76.84
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	11	11	$120.00	$34.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	13	13	$120.00	$34.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$139.00	$76.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$141.31	$95.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	43	43	$120.00	$42.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	17	$139.00	$74.46
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	16	16	$39.00	$20.44
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$99.00	$63.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$139.00	$97.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	81	79	$120.00	$45.23
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	52	52	$99.00	$62.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	26	$92.08	$45.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$132.85	$77.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$139.00	$93.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$137.48	$92.47
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	22	11	$35.00	$16.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$134.71	$93.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$129.00	$87.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$129.00	$89.76
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	18	18	$26.00	$20.12
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	18	18	$44.00	$43.12
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$99.00	$61.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	19	19	$25.21	$24.46
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	18	18	$44.00	$42.98
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$90.54	$62.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$129.00	$89.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-12

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA08109

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Minuteclinic Diagnostic Of Texas Pllc

1 Cvs Dr, Woonsocket, RI 028956146

Minuteclinic Diagnostic Of Texas Pllc

1540 E Main St, Allen, TX 750024486

Phone: 8663892727

Minuteclinic Diagnostic Of Texas Pllc

501 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 786651048

Phone: 8663892727

Minuteclinic Diagnostic Of Texas Pllc

220 S Fm, Buda, TX 786109432

Phone: 8663892727

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

9 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Joann Hinojosa , PharmD

Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

NPI 1093437014

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Therese Lin Jamilarin , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1154279164

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Lovely Joseph , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1164198313

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Shanna Robledo , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1720664568

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nicole Kear

Pharmacist

NPI 1720675523

Congling Wang

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1760081244

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2025

Registered at 220 S FM 1626, BUDA, TX 786109432 (Tel: 5122952437)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2025

Registered at 220 S FM 1626, BUDA, TX 786109432 (Tel: 5122952437)

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Updated Practice Location April 29, 2020

Registered at 22125 CUMBERLAND RIDGE DR, CYPRESS, TX 774336494 (Tel: 2817581031)

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NPI Profile Active March 11, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 11, 2013

Registered at 4950 FM 1960 RD W, SUITE A6, HOUSTON, TX 770694515 (Tel: 2814441711)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 11, 2013

Registered at 4950 FM 1960, SUITE A6, HOUSTON, TX 770699215

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 11, 2013

Recorded as BENJAMIN SAM, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 11, 2013

Physician Assistant (License #PA08109 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 20, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609116144

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 20, 2013

Last Update: February 12, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

220 S Fm 1626

Buda, TX 786109432

Phone: 5122952437

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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