Samantha Houston, M.D.
NPI 1568729457 · Hospitalist Physician · Oxford, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Houston, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Oxford, MS (NPI 1568729457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568729457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 24374 (MS)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,291 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 968 | $115 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 267 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 36 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 20 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$115 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Carvedilol | 18 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 18 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 16 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | — |
| Spironolactone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 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
- 2012-04-16
- Last updated
- 2016-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Houston's NPI number?
- Samantha Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568729457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Houston's specialty?
- Samantha Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samantha Houston located?
- Samantha Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655-5373.
- What is Samantha Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Houston is (662) 232-8100.
- Does Samantha Houston accept Medicare?
- Samantha Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Houston's NPI (1568729457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.