Samuel Tapper, M.D.
NPI 1255339685 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Stuart, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255339685
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME0063499 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,677 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Vessel With Review By Radiologist, Each Additional Vessel37253 | 225 | $111 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 168 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 143 | $58 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 126 | $187 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure, Each Additional 15 Minutes99153 | 111 | $12 |
| Injection of Chemical Agent Into Single Incompetent Vein of Leg Using Ultrasound Guidance36465 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 257 | 67 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 155 | 49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 70 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 43 | 36 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 41 | 37 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 40 | — |
| Diazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$671 across 15 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 (1)
- 1871 Se Tiffany Ave Ste 120Port St Lucie, FL 34952-7585Phone: (772) 286-5501
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-11
- Last updated
- 2025-08-21
- Certified
- 2025-08-21
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.