Sam Takahashi, DO
NPI 1053871665 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sam Takahashi, DO is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1053871665).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053871665
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A20569 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
335 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 38 | $63 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 37 | $31 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 34 | $296 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 33 | $338 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 28 | $124 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 27 | $652 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-20
- Last updated
- 2023-08-10
- Certified
- 2023-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sam Takahashi's NPI number?
- Sam Takahashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053871665, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sam Takahashi's specialty?
- Sam Takahashi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sam Takahashi located?
- Sam Takahashi's practice location on file with NPPES is 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123-1810.
- What is Sam Takahashi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sam Takahashi is (858) 565-9666.
- Does Sam Takahashi accept Medicare?
- Sam Takahashi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sam Takahashi's NPI active?
- Yes — Sam Takahashi's NPI (1053871665) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.