Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC
NPI 1053796391 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1053796391).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053796391
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2017-0729 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
183 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 73 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $98 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 17 | $1,334 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 17 | $84 |
| Computer-Assisted Surgery for Muscle and Bone Procedure20985 | 16 | $149 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,147 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-07-28
- Last updated
- 2025-03-31
- Certified
- 2025-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samer Kakish's NPI number?
- Samer Kakish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053796391, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samer Kakish's specialty?
- Samer Kakish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samer Kakish located?
- Samer Kakish's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.
- What is Samer Kakish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samer Kakish is (505) 272-4107.
- Does Samer Kakish accept Medicare?
- Samer Kakish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samer Kakish's NPI active?
- Yes — Samer Kakish's NPI (1053796391) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.