Melissa Samms, PA-C
NPI 1861156234 · Medical Physician Assistant · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Samms, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1861156234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861156234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Medical Physician Assistant363AM0700X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
666 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 188 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 145 | $91 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 114 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 78 | $41 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 56 | $2 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 95 | 93 |
| Cephalexin | 77 | 69 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 33 | 32 |
| Azithromycin | 30 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 18 | 18 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4344 E Reins RdGilbert, AZ 85297-9563Phone: (480) 294-9803
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-10-22
- Last updated
- 2024-11-12
- Certified
- 2024-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Samms's NPI number?
- Melissa Samms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861156234, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Samms's specialty?
- Melissa Samms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Samms located?
- Melissa Samms's practice location on file with NPPES is 2122 N Scottsdale Rd # 2123, Scottsdale, AZ 85257-2123.
- What is Melissa Samms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Samms is (480) 889-3570.
- Does Melissa Samms accept Medicare?
- Melissa Samms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Samms's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Samms's NPI (1861156234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.