Active NPI 1942404553 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Samuel Martin Santala , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Webster, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samuel Santala, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Webster, TX. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Santala delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD FL 2.

Dr. Santala is affiliated with Mangini Lakhia And Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report, special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 Medical Center Blvd Fl 2

Webster, TX 775984220

Telephone 7166887040

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pathology Associates Of El Paso Pa Facility NPI 1174584189

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Webster, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs -9.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 33.3 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Webster, TX (1496 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

84.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Santala (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Webster Specialty Average (33.3 Years) 33.3 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,586	487	$281.95	$35.76
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	602	212	$67.44	$13.92
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	547	209	$97.92	$27.80
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	24	18	$315.00	$39.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,902	627	$315.90	$48.24
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	654	253	$83.83	$31.23
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	610	252	$117.42	$50.73
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	11	11	$292.27	$37.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,896	580	$302.92	$45.87
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	587	234	$79.41	$27.77
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	564	230	$113.57	$47.05
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	40	15	$404.60	$38.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,946	567	$289.19	$42.95
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	108	49	$408.00	$38.78
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	107	71	$68.56	$16.86
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	77	44	$102.73	$34.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,001	598	$278.73	$41.58
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	123	48	$406.89	$40.08
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	49	25	$74.73	$23.60
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	29	21	$122.97	$56.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	3,111	1,036	$277.25	$40.60
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	131	83	$69.15	$17.67
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	96	75	$111.50	$43.16
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	64	29	$310.25	$39.64
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	39	36	$247.69	$25.29
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	19	11	$62.00	$12.60
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	16	11	$94.00	$27.76
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	12	12	$64.00	$4.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,931	1,090	$295.66	$44.76
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	299	133	$299.75	$39.73
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	116	75	$84.86	$23.96
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	71	60	$117.27	$44.87
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	29	28	$237.41	$23.39
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	26	18	$82.46	$12.54
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	13	13	$105.69	$27.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,042	796	$298.11	$39.53
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,057	385	$310.86	$46.69
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	48	33	$76.33	$12.52
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	44	26	$93.95	$29.59
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	32	25	$111.00	$28.31
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	26	17	$111.69	$43.49
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	19	18	$216.32	$12.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License TX M6865

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

187357201 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mangini Lakhia And Associates Pa

1140 Business Ctr Dr, Houston, TX 770432742

Phone: 7132716881

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 02, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 02, 2008

Registered at 500 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD FL 2, WEBSTER, TX 775984220 (Tel: 7166887040)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 744127, DALLAS, TX 753744127 (Tel: 2813383208)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 02, 2008

Recorded as SAMUEL SANTALA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2008

Pathology (License #M6865 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 14, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942404553

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 14, 2007

Last Update: May 02, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 744127

Dallas, TX 753744127

Phone: 2813383208

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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