Samuel Franks, MD
NPI 1982011904 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Franks, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1982011904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982011904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01081613A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,037 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 272 | $25 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 240 | $34 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 182 | $75 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 119 | $31 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 81 | $38 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 40 | $57 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-1239Phone: (317) 491-6000Fax: (317) 491-6534
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-07-22
- Last updated
- 2024-01-08
- Certified
- 2024-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Franks's NPI number?
- Samuel Franks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982011904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Franks's specialty?
- Samuel Franks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Franks located?
- Samuel Franks's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003.
- What is Samuel Franks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Franks is (314) 362-5000.
- Does Samuel Franks accept Medicare?
- Samuel Franks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Franks's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Franks's NPI (1982011904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.