Samuel Plucker, M.D.
NPI 1942418496 · Family Medicine Physician · Bristol, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Plucker, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bristol, TN (NPI 1942418496).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942418496
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,035 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 514 | $117 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 134 | $112 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 115 | $7 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 51 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 46 | $84 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 165 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 503 | 164 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 492 | 152 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 431 | 117 |
| Losartan Potassium | 379 | 114 |
| Furosemide | 338 | 125 |
| Omeprazole | 315 | 95 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 304 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,166 across 83 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
- 2007-05-18
- Last updated
- 2021-07-22
- Certified
- 2021-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Plucker's NPI number?
- Samuel Plucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942418496, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Plucker's specialty?
- Samuel Plucker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Plucker located?
- Samuel Plucker's practice location on file with NPPES is 240 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620-7346.
- What is Samuel Plucker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Plucker is (423) 990-2400.
- Does Samuel Plucker accept Medicare?
- Samuel Plucker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Plucker's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Plucker's NPI (1942418496) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.