Samuel Flowers, MD
NPI 1841246543 · Family Medicine Physician · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Flowers, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1841246543).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841246543
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19273 (AL)
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
20 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
1,263 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 245 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 146 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 146 | $116 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 134 | $35 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 63 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 151 | 144 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 131 | 126 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 65 | 63 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 55 | 53 |
| Methylprednisolone | 50 | 48 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 47 | 45 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 4 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
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2014-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Flowers's NPI number?
- Samuel Flowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841246543, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Flowers's specialty?
- Samuel Flowers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Flowers located?
- Samuel Flowers's practice location on file with NPPES is 4810 Bell Hill Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022-6948.
- What is Samuel Flowers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Flowers is (205) 477-3737.
- Does Samuel Flowers accept Medicare?
- Samuel Flowers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Flowers's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Flowers's NPI (1841246543) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.