Samantha Tunkuda, ARNP
NPI 1134628928 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Tunkuda, ARNP is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1134628928).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134628928
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9221739 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
24 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 24 | $443 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $443–$443 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1600 S Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2510Phone: (954) 355-4400
- 6720 Bertner Ave Ste O-520Houston, TX 77030-2604Phone: (713) 798-1750Fax: (713) 798-4693
- 7200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202Phone: (713) 798-1750Fax: (713) 798-4693
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-02-07
- Last updated
- 2025-08-04
- Certified
- 2025-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Tunkuda's NPI number?
- Samantha Tunkuda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134628928, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Tunkuda's specialty?
- Samantha Tunkuda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samantha Tunkuda located?
- Samantha Tunkuda's practice location on file with NPPES is 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251-3294.
- What is Samantha Tunkuda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Tunkuda is (972) 715-5000.
- Does Samantha Tunkuda accept Medicare?
- Samantha Tunkuda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Tunkuda's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Tunkuda's NPI (1134628928) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.