Samuel Potolicchio, MD
NPI 1114993367 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Potolicchio, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1114993367).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114993367
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0101052485 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
595 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 | 382 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 55 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 25 | $149 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 16 | $449 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 125 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 99 | 30 |
| Memantine Hcl | 96 | 37 |
| Pregabalin | 54 | 22 |
| Levetiracetam | 53 | 14 |
| Propranolol Hclbrand: Propranolol Hcl Er | 52 | 17 |
| Topiramate | 47 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$750 across 36 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
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2024-02-14
- Certified
- 2024-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Potolicchio's NPI number?
- Samuel Potolicchio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114993367, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Potolicchio's specialty?
- Samuel Potolicchio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Potolicchio located?
- Samuel Potolicchio's practice location on file with NPPES is 4940 Hampden Ln Ste 300, Bethesda, MD 20814-2968.
- What is Samuel Potolicchio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Potolicchio is (301) 652-7155.
- Does Samuel Potolicchio accept Medicare?
- Samuel Potolicchio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Potolicchio's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Potolicchio's NPI (1114993367) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.