Active NPI 1942381751 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steve Michael Samples , MD

Anesthesiology • Victoria, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steve Samples, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Victoria, TX. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1997, Dr. Samples delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2701 HOSPITAL DR.

Dr. Samples is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope, anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra, anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2701 Hospital Dr

Victoria, TX 779015748

Telephone 3615739181

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Satkartar Ltd Llp Facility NPI 1922004142

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Victoria, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs -1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.9 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Victoria, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Samples (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Victoria Specialty Average (30.9 Years) 30.9 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
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	19	19	$2172.89	$370.16
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	11	11	$721.36	$115.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	26	25	$1924.04	$317.59
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	12	12	$833.75	$131.57
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	12	11	$1974.17	$338.33
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	12	12	$958.33	$155.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	18	18	$1067.17	$256.27
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	17	16	$1206.71	$281.12
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	14	14	$1314.07	$320.74
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	13	13	$948.92	$226.49
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	13	13	$585.92	$128.50
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	12	12	$553.58	$129.60
00830 Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older)	11	11	$723.27	$151.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	47	46	$979.15	$253.79
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	17	17	$1124.12	$288.33
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	16	16	$892.13	$230.14
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	14	14	$529.29	$130.39
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	11	11	$595.64	$148.97
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	11	11	$638.18	$161.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	49	48	$1015.59	$268.95
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	24	24	$1225.25	$330.76
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	16	16	$546.00	$141.28
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	12	12	$1131.00	$294.08
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	12	12	$1280.50	$341.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	52	52	$1066.50	$285.38
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	19	19	$964.74	$257.03
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	17	17	$1238.82	$333.96
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	15	14	$1227.20	$328.17
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	11	11	$1340.18	$364.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	28	26	$501.43	$125.75
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	23	23	$1078.43	$285.48
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	21	19	$1132.86	$298.43
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	17	$94.00	$31.89
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	14	14	$975.00	$256.71
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	14	14	$624.00	$64.79
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	14	14	$897.00	$232.74
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	14	14	$735.43	$190.16
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	12	12	$552.50	$145.91
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	12	11	$1059.50	$282.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	33	33	$1108.55	$290.15
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	28	28	$763.29	$194.26
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	26	25	$849.00	$215.24
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	23	23	$234.00	$50.69
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	22	19	$546.00	$128.57
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	18	17	$498.33	$122.76
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	15	15	$618.80	$159.75
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	14	14	$991.71	$258.25
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	11	11	$1077.82	$272.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-08

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX K5684

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

146319204 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

8P8740 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Workers Compensation

MDK5684 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria

2701 Hospital Dr, Victoria, TX 779015749

Phone: 3615739181

Secondary Practice Locations

815 N Virginia St

Port Lavaca, TX 779793025

Phone: 3615526713

6404 Nursery Dr

Victoria, TX 779041688

Phone: 3615708311

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 08, 2024

Registered at 2701 HOSPITAL DR, VICTORIA, TX 779015748 (Tel: 3615739181)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 08, 2024

Registered at 2701 HOSPITAL DR, VICTORIA, TX 779015748 (Tel: 3615739181)

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NPI Profile Active August 05, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 05, 2016

Registered at 1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, #101, VICTORIA, TX 779042155 (Tel: 3615136291)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 05, 2016

Registered at 1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, #101, VICTORIA, TX 779042155 (Tel: 3615136291)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 05, 2016

Recorded as STEVE SAMPLES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 05, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #K5684 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942381751

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 18, 2006

Last Update: October 08, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2701 Hospital Dr

Victoria, TX 779015748

Phone: 3615739181

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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