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Active NPI 1144674896 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darren Clint Samples , MD

Anesthesiology • Galveston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darren Samples, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Galveston, TX. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Samples delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD.

Dr. Samples maintains professional affiliations with Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa, Community Medicine Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 775550877

Telephone 4097721221
Fax 4097721224
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -6.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.9 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
167 Specialists

Practicing in Galveston, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Samples (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Galveston Specialty Average (16.9 Years) 16.9 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
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
25 23 $259.32 $41.82
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
22 22 $82.62 $13.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-22
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX S6510

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX BP10057139

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

1400 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 761044110

Phone: 8179262544

Community Medicine Associates

4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 782294402

Phone: 2103582015

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

621 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 752261339

Phone: 2148200670

Secondary Practice Locations

4502 Medical Dr

San Antonio, TX 782294402

Phone: 2103584000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 19, 2016

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775550877 (Tel: 4097721221)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 19, 2016

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775550877 (Tel: 4097721221)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 19, 2016

Recorded as DARREN SAMPLES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 19, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #BP10057139 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 19, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144674896
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 19, 2016
Last Update: May 22, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 775550877

Phone: 4097721221

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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