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Active NPI 1215012299 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Samuel B Herrera , MD

Emergency Medicine • Lubbock, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samuel Herrera, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Lubbock, TX. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Herrera delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4000 24TH ST.

Dr. Herrera is affiliated with Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Texas Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4000 24th St

Lubbock, TX 794101894

Telephone 8067250030
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Covenant Health System Facility NPI 1629288238

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +15.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
65 Specialists

Practicing in Lubbock, TX (5048 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Herrera (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Lubbock Specialty Average (14.7 Years) 14.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
22 22 $321.00 $114.36
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
15 15 $480.00 $168.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TX L8728

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
167498803 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Tx
8BW897 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cshcn
167498804 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Texas Pllc

4002 24th St, Lubbock, TX 794101894

Phone: 8067250000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Jacob Hayes , MD

Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

NPI 1104271956

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stacy Neudorf , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1164781381

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Mickinzie Morgan , MD

Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

NPI 1568843035

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1780979435

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 08, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 08, 2010

Registered at 4000 24TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 794101894 (Tel: 8067250030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2010

Registered at 3420 22ND PL, LUBBOCK, TX 794101314 (Tel: 8067255844)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 08, 2010

Recorded as SAMUEL HERRERA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 08, 2010

Emergency Medicine (License #L8728 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215012299
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 26, 2006
Last Update: April 08, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3420 22nd Pl

Lubbock, TX 794101314

Phone: 8067255844

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

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.