Samantha Buchika, MD
NPI 1972511608 · Anesthesiology Physician · Flagstaff, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Buchika, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Flagstaff, AZ (NPI 1972511608).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972511608
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26451 (AZ)
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
173 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 59 | $123 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 39 | $127 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 20 | $98 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 19 | $109 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Abdomen00840 | 14 | $272 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 11 | $315 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2018-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Buchika's NPI number?
- Samantha Buchika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972511608, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Buchika's specialty?
- Samantha Buchika is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samantha Buchika located?
- Samantha Buchika's practice location on file with NPPES is 77 W Forest Ave Ste 117, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1482.
- What is Samantha Buchika's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Buchika is (928) 773-2505.
- Does Samantha Buchika accept Medicare?
- Samantha Buchika is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Buchika's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Buchika's NPI (1972511608) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.