Stephen Samples, MD
NPI 1073570719 · Neurology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Samples, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1073570719).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073570719
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD484060 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rimegepant Sulfatebrand: Nurtec Odt | 36 | 14 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 30 | — |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 27 | 13 |
| Topiramate | 22 | — |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 21 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 21 | — |
| Fremanezumab-Vfrmbrand: Ajovy Autoinjector |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 3 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
- 2006-04-27
- Last updated
- 2024-04-09
- Certified
- 2024-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Samples's NPI number?
- Stephen Samples's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073570719, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Samples's specialty?
- Stephen Samples is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Samples located?
- Stephen Samples's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756.
- What is Stephen Samples's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Samples is (412) 359-6200.
- Does Stephen Samples accept Medicare?
- Stephen Samples is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Samples's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Samples's NPI (1073570719) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.