2026 NPPES data Hematology (Pathology) Physician NPI 1316913668 MD
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ASHA SAMUEL, MD

Hematology (Pathology) Physician in HUMBLE, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 449 beneficiaries · Hematology (Pathology) Physician avg: 617
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$183.5
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ASHA SAMUEL, MD filed 5,126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Pathology) Physician in HUMBLE, Texas, prescribing 91% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ASHA SAMUEL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,126 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASHA SAMUEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ASHA SAMUEL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2006

NPI 1316913668

Primary specialty

Hematology (Pathology) Physician

Niche

745 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,126 731% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 617

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Hematology (Pathology) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Hematology (Pathology) Physician share within Texas

1. Hematology (Pathology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology (Pathology) Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hematology (Pathology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology (Pathology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hematology (Pathology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology (Pathology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ASHA SAMUEL, MD is a Hematology (Pathology) Physician provider practicing in HUMBLE, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1316913668. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ASHA SAMUEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Pathology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 18980 N MEMORIAL DR STE 330, HUMBLE, TX, 77338, with a listed phone of (281) 446-2999. NPI 1316913668 was issued on 02/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAMUEL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 449 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $455K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Hematology (Pathology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 745 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 617 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

18980 N MEMORIAL DR STE 330
HUMBLE, TX 77338

Provider Details

NPI 1316913668
Specialty Hematology (Pathology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHA SAMUEL, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

KELSEY-SEYBOLD MEDICAL GROUP, PLLC
HUMBLE, TX
WELLMED MEDICAL GROUP PA
SAN ANTONIO, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ASHA SAMUEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$184

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ASHA SAMUEL, MD. To verify ASHA SAMUEL, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ASHA SAMUEL, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 5,126 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

5,126
Total Claims
$455K
Total Drug Cost
449
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,288
Total Day Supply
392,718
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$351K
Generic Drug Cost
$100K
Opioid Claims
32 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
150

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 175, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
266
Amlodipine Besylate
247
Levothyroxine Sodium
238
Atorvastatin Calcium
191
Rosuvastatin Calcium
191
Simvastatin
188
Alprazolam
124
Hydrochlorothiazide
114
Metoprolol Succinate
108
Escitalopram Oxalate
103

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hematology (Pathology) Physician Overview

How ASHA SAMUEL, MD fits within the Hematology (Pathology) Physician landscape nationally.

745
Hematology (Pathology) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Hematology (Pathology) Physician
617
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHA SAMUEL, MD's 5,126 claims are above the specialty average of 617.

Nearby Hematology (Pathology) Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SAMUEL.

Compare Hematology (Pathology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHA SAMUEL, MD's specialty?
ASHA SAMUEL, MD specializes in Hematology (Pathology) Physician and practices in HUMBLE, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does ASHA SAMUEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHA SAMUEL, MD wrote 5,126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $455K in drug costs for 449 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHA SAMUEL, MD located?
ASHA SAMUEL, MD is located at 18980 N MEMORIAL DR STE 330, HUMBLE, TX, 77338. Phone: (281) 446-2999.
What is ASHA SAMUEL, MD's NPI number?
ASHA SAMUEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316913668, issued on 02/27/2006.
Does ASHA SAMUEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHA SAMUEL, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $351K in brand drug costs.
Does ASHA SAMUEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHA SAMUEL, MD had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Hematology (Pathology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 745 Hematology (Pathology) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Hematology (Pathology) Physician provider writes 617 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHA SAMUEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHA SAMUEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHA SAMUEL, MD accept Medicare?
ASHA SAMUEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,126 Part D claims and 449 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHA SAMUEL, MD's credentials?
ASHA SAMUEL, MD's NPI is 1316913668 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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