Samuel Ottong, MD
NPI 1972706174 · Family Medicine Physician · Briarwood, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Ottong, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Briarwood, NY (NPI 1972706174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972706174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 244387 (NY)
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
1,229 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 333 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 306 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 167 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 127 | $9 |
| Inhalation Treatment for Airway Obstruction Or Sputum Production94640 | 88 | $9 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 125 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 120 | 49 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 85 | 29 |
| Azithromycin | 83 | 62 |
| Metformin Hcl | 69 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 53 | 34 |
| Losartan Potassium | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$878 across 37 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
- 2007-06-06
- Last updated
- 2018-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Ottong's NPI number?
- Samuel Ottong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972706174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Ottong's specialty?
- Samuel Ottong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Ottong located?
- Samuel Ottong's practice location on file with NPPES is 8515 Main St, Briarwood, NY 11435-1879.
- What is Samuel Ottong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Ottong is (718) 523-7186.
- Does Samuel Ottong accept Medicare?
- Samuel Ottong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Ottong's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Ottong's NPI (1972706174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.