2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1497851547 M.D.
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DAVID SAMANI, M.D.

Specialist in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
436
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$273.71
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID SAMANI, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 436 claims across 162 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $273.71 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID SAMANI, M.D. filed 436 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID SAMANI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2006

NPI 1497851547

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

436 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Specialist share within Nebraska

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

DAVID SAMANI, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1497851547. 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.

DAVID SAMANI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 2222 S 16TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68502, with a listed phone of (402) 323-7260. NPI 1497851547 was issued on 09/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAMANI 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 436 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.5%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

2222 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502

Provider Details

NPI 1497851547
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID SAMANI, M.D. 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.

ACUTE CARE SURGERY OF SOUTH DAKOTA PC
RAPID CITY, SD
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE INC
MARYSVILLE, KS
DAVID L SAMANI MD INC
LINCOLN, NE
REGIONAL WEST PHYSICIANS CLINIC
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE

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 DAVID SAMANI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$274

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID SAMANI, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 436 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.

436
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
512
Total Day Supply
9,936
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
194 (44.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 35, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
69
Celecoxib
61
Meloxicam
56
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
52
Oxycodone Hcl
25
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
22
Penicillin V Potassium
14
Tramadol Hcl
13
Welchol
Colesevelam Hcl
13
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
12

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

Specialist Overview

How DAVID SAMANI, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID SAMANI, M.D.'s 436 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Nebraska

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID SAMANI, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID SAMANI, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID SAMANI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID SAMANI, M.D. wrote 436 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID SAMANI, M.D. located?
DAVID SAMANI, M.D. is located at 2222 S 16TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68502. Phone: (402) 323-7260.
What is DAVID SAMANI, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID SAMANI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497851547, issued on 09/16/2006.
Does DAVID SAMANI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID SAMANI, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID SAMANI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID SAMANI, M.D. had 194 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.5%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID SAMANI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID SAMANI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Celecoxib, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID SAMANI, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID SAMANI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 436 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID SAMANI, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID SAMANI, M.D.'s NPI is 1497851547 with credentials M.D.. 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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