Salih Samo, M.D.
NPI 1750643482 · Hospitalist Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salih Samo, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1750643482).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750643482
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2021029490 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
453 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 90 | $71 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 67 | $166 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 54 | $218 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 38 | $158 |
| Study of Esophagus to Assess Movement91010 | 29 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 320 | 129 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 67 | 26 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 65 | 63 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 33 | 32 |
| Famotidine | 29 | 12 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 19 | 19 |
| Sucralfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$136,411 across 163 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
- 2012-06-08
- Last updated
- 2023-10-05
- Certified
- 2023-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salih Samo's NPI number?
- Salih Samo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750643482, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salih Samo's specialty?
- Salih Samo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salih Samo located?
- Salih Samo's practice location on file with NPPES is 211 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611-3468.
- What is Salih Samo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salih Samo is (847) 997-9233.
- Does Salih Samo accept Medicare?
- Salih Samo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salih Samo's NPI active?
- Yes — Salih Samo's NPI (1750643482) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.