Donald Samms, MD
NPI 1669494860 · Family Medicine Physician · Van Buren, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Samms, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Van Buren, AR (NPI 1669494860).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669494860
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-2776 (AR)
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
19 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
1,634 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 722 | $114 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 221 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 131 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $81 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 100 | $7 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 252 | 234 |
| Fluconazole | 201 | 168 |
| Methylprednisolone | 153 | 144 |
| Prednisone | 107 | 102 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 101 | 98 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 90 | 78 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 78 | 72 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2015-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Samms's NPI number?
- Donald Samms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669494860, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Samms's specialty?
- Donald Samms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Samms located?
- Donald Samms's practice location on file with NPPES is 2521 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR 72956-5015.
- What is Donald Samms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Samms is (479) 274-6800.
- Does Donald Samms accept Medicare?
- Donald Samms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Samms's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Samms's NPI (1669494860) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.