Samuel Blacker, MD
NPI 1841517638 · Anesthesiology Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Blacker, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1841517638).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841517638
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201702314 (NC)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
136 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 60 | $77 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 20 | $88 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 19 | $41 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Gallbladder, Pancreas, Or Liver Using an Endoscope00732 | 13 | $111 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 13 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Womack Army Medical CenterFort Bragg, NC 28310-3017Phone: (910) 907-7668
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-03
- Last updated
- 2021-03-23
- Certified
- 2021-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Blacker's NPI number?
- Samuel Blacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841517638, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Blacker's specialty?
- Samuel Blacker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Blacker located?
- Samuel Blacker's practice location on file with NPPES is N2198 Unc Hospitals Cb# 7010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7010.
- What is Samuel Blacker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Blacker is (919) 966-5136.
- Does Samuel Blacker accept Medicare?
- Samuel Blacker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Blacker's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Blacker's NPI (1841517638) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.