Timothy Sams, PHD
NPI 1912010885 · Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist · Lake Forest, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Clinical Psychologist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Sams, PHD is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist provider in Lake Forest, CA (NPI 1912010885).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912010885
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cognitive & Behavioral PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Credential
- PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PSY12149 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,257 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Neuropsychological Test, Each Additional Hour96133 | 2,329 | $99 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation90791 | 464 | $174 |
| Evaluation of Neuropsychological Test, First Hour96132 | 464 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$174 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Sams's NPI number?
- Timothy Sams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912010885, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Sams's specialty?
- Timothy Sams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Timothy Sams located?
- Timothy Sams's practice location on file with NPPES is 23792 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
- What is Timothy Sams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Sams is (949) 458-1073.
- Does Timothy Sams accept Medicare?
- Timothy Sams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Sams's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Sams's NPI (1912010885) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.