Darren Samples, M.D.
NPI 1144674896 · Anesthesiology Physician · Galveston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darren Samples, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Galveston, TX (NPI 1144674896).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144674896
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10057139 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
47 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 25 | $42 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 22 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$42 (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.
$16 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402Phone: (210) 358-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-19
- Last updated
- 2024-05-22
- Certified
- 2024-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darren Samples's NPI number?
- Darren Samples's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144674896, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darren Samples's specialty?
- Darren Samples is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darren Samples located?
- Darren Samples's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0877.
- What is Darren Samples's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darren Samples is (409) 772-1221.
- Does Darren Samples accept Medicare?
- Darren Samples is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darren Samples's NPI active?
- Yes — Darren Samples's NPI (1144674896) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.