Sam Cherian, DNP, FNP
NPI 1972208726 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sam Cherian, DNP, FNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1972208726).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972208726
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F03230487 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 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
356 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 | 130 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 97 | $60 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 70 | $12 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 47 | $2 |
| Injection, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Preservative Free, 1 MgJ3300 | 12 | $18 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$107 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 59 | 35 |
| Azithromycin | 47 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 46 | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | 43 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$725 across 32 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
- 2023-04-03
- Last updated
- 2026-05-29
- Certified
- 2026-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sam Cherian's NPI number?
- Sam Cherian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972208726, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sam Cherian's specialty?
- Sam Cherian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sam Cherian located?
- Sam Cherian's practice location on file with NPPES is 1151 N Buckner Blvd Ste 102, Dallas, TX 75218-3438.
- What is Sam Cherian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sam Cherian is (214) 328-7400.
- Does Sam Cherian accept Medicare?
- Sam Cherian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sam Cherian's NPI active?
- Yes — Sam Cherian's NPI (1972208726) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.