Shabnam Samankan, M.D
NPI 1487031738 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shabnam Samankan, M.D is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1487031738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487031738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD049338 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
501 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 122 | $39 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 109 | $29 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 94 | $85 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 81 | $36 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 41 | $43 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 25 | $64 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-06
- Last updated
- 2021-06-14
- Certified
- 2021-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shabnam Samankan's NPI number?
- Shabnam Samankan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487031738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shabnam Samankan's specialty?
- Shabnam Samankan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shabnam Samankan located?
- Shabnam Samankan's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 23rd St Nw, Washington, DC 20037-2342.
- What is Shabnam Samankan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shabnam Samankan is (716) 230-5013.
- Does Shabnam Samankan accept Medicare?
- Shabnam Samankan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shabnam Samankan's NPI active?
- Yes — Shabnam Samankan's NPI (1487031738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.