Thomas Samaras, M.D.
NPI 1821007550 · Family Medicine Physician · Virginia Beach, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Samaras, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Virginia Beach, VA (NPI 1821007550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821007550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101035600 (VA)
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
2,240 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 | 787 | $124 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 435 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 321 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 193 | $88 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 117 | $47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 98 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 540 | 152 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 500 | 152 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 384 | 120 |
| Lisinopril | 317 | 98 |
| Omeprazole | 224 | 77 |
| Simvastatin | 211 | 61 |
| Ezetimibe | 204 | 69 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,076 across 46 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2010-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Samaras's NPI number?
- Thomas Samaras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821007550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Samaras's specialty?
- Thomas Samaras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Samaras located?
- Thomas Samaras's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2418.
- What is Thomas Samaras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Samaras is (757) 481-2333.
- Does Thomas Samaras accept Medicare?
- Thomas Samaras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Samaras's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Samaras's NPI (1821007550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.