Samuel Santala, MD
NPI 1942404553 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Webster, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Santala, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Webster, TX (NPI 1942404553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942404553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M6865 (TX)
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
19 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
2,759 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,586 | $36 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 602 | $14 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 547 | $28 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 24 | $40 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$40 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-14
- Last updated
- 2008-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Santala's NPI number?
- Samuel Santala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942404553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Santala's specialty?
- Samuel Santala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Santala located?
- Samuel Santala's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Medical Center Blvd Fl 2, Webster, TX 77598-4220.
- What is Samuel Santala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Santala is (716) 688-7040.
- Does Samuel Santala accept Medicare?
- Samuel Santala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Santala's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Santala's NPI (1942404553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.