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Active NPI 1902070253 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Sample , MD

Anesthesiology • Galveston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Sample, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Galveston, TX. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2008, Dr. Sample delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD.

Dr. Sample is affiliated with Northstar Anesthesia Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement. 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 775550591

Telephone 4097721221
Fax 4097721224
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2008

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
18 Yrs +1.1 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
97.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sample (18 Years) 18 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 (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
18 16 $3900.00 $166.81
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
16 16 $891.00 $29.88
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
15 15 $7830.00 $239.73
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
15 15 $2686.53 $59.59
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch
14 14 $1932.43 $20.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX N7581

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Texas License Number
N7581 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northstar Anesthesia Pa

3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX 794101203

Phone: 8067250000

Northstar Anesthesia Pa

6200 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 750937939

Phone: 9726088000

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active July 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 19, 2016

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775550591 (Tel: 4097721221)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 19, 2016

Registered at 2895 TUSCANIA LN, LEAGUE CITY, TX 775732385 (Tel: 8065188296)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 19, 2016

Recorded as HEATHER SAMPLE, M.D.

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

Anesthesiology (License #N7581 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 17, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902070253
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 17, 2008
Last Update: March 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2895 Tuscania Ln

League City, TX 775732385

Phone: 8065188296

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