Hector Samaniego, M.D.
NPI 1487651527 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Samaniego, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1487651527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487651527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H7500 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lurasidone Hcl | 95 | 12 |
| Alprazolam | 92 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 70 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 30 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 30 | — |
| Fluphenazine Hcl | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-05
- Last updated
- 2022-06-21
- Certified
- 2022-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Samaniego's NPI number?
- Hector Samaniego's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487651527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Samaniego's specialty?
- Hector Samaniego is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Samaniego located?
- Hector Samaniego's practice location on file with NPPES is 4257 Nw Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229-4710.
- What is Hector Samaniego's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Samaniego is (210) 732-1773.
- Does Hector Samaniego accept Medicare?
- Hector Samaniego is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Samaniego's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Samaniego's NPI (1487651527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.