Samuel Szomstein, M.D.
NPI 1861455578 · Surgery Physician · Weston, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Szomstein, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Weston, FL (NPI 1861455578).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861455578
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0082334 (FL)
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
180 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 39 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $139 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia Using an Endoscope49650 | 25 | $484 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $178 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 21 | $122 |
| Initial Repair of Sliding Hernia of Abdomen, 3-10 Cm in Length |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82,590 across 87 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
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2008-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Szomstein's NPI number?
- Samuel Szomstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861455578, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Szomstein's specialty?
- Samuel Szomstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Szomstein located?
- Samuel Szomstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331-3609.
- What is Samuel Szomstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Szomstein is (954) 659-5000.
- Does Samuel Szomstein accept Medicare?
- Samuel Szomstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Szomstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Szomstein's NPI (1861455578) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.