Samuel Banks, MD
NPI 1801995329 · Dermatology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Banks, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1801995329).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801995329
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000008093 (TN)
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
3,337 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 656 | $6 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 430 | $31 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 341 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 332 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 283 | $116 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 141 | 94 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 132 | 71 |
| Ketoconazole | 62 | 29 |
| Fluorouracil | 54 | 46 |
| Mupirocin | 50 | 32 |
| Finasteride | 46 | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 37 | 31 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,907 across 78 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
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Banks's NPI number?
- Samuel Banks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801995329, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Banks's specialty?
- Samuel Banks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Banks located?
- Samuel Banks's practice location on file with NPPES is 6141 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
- What is Samuel Banks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Banks is (423) 899-2700.
- Does Samuel Banks accept Medicare?
- Samuel Banks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Banks's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Banks's NPI (1801995329) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.