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NICHOLAS SAMAHA

Physician Assistant in GLEN ALLEN, Virginia. 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
528
Medicare Part D claims · 362 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
52.8957/100
▼ 30 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS SAMAHA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 52.8957/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 528 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

52.8957/100
MIPS score · -30 vs avg
528
Part D claims, 2023

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NICHOLAS SAMAHA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

53 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about NICHOLAS SAMAHA?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/05/2019

NPI 1689132094

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

528 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

52.8957/100 30.204299999999996% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Physician Assistant share within Virginia

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICHOLAS SAMAHA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
52.8957/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 52.8957/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%52.9%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 52.8957/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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NICHOLAS SAMAHA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 2151 OLD BRICK RD, GLEN ALLEN, VA, 23060, with a listed phone of (843) 957-4804. NPI 1689132094 was issued on 03/05/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAMAHA 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 528 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 362 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 52.8957/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 45.537, Cost 23.2447), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

2151 OLD BRICK RD
GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060

Provider Details

NPI 1689132094
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/05/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

52.8957
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
45.537
Quality
23.2447
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS SAMAHA 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.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA CARENOW URGENT CARE LLC
HENRICO, VA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

528
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
362
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
537
Total Day Supply
5,329
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
267

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.05
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 114, 85+: 82

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS SAMAHA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
92
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
53
Prednisone
46
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
42
Mupirocin
31
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
28
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
25
Methylprednisolone
21
Fluconazole
20
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
16

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NICHOLAS SAMAHA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS SAMAHA's 528 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS SAMAHA's specialty?
NICHOLAS SAMAHA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GLEN ALLEN, Virginia.
How much does NICHOLAS SAMAHA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS SAMAHA wrote 528 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 362 beneficiaries.
What is NICHOLAS SAMAHA's Medicare quality score?
NICHOLAS SAMAHA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 52.8957/100 (Quality: 45.537, Cost: 23.2447). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICHOLAS SAMAHA located?
NICHOLAS SAMAHA is located at 2151 OLD BRICK RD, GLEN ALLEN, VA, 23060. Phone: (843) 957-4804.
What is NICHOLAS SAMAHA's NPI number?
NICHOLAS SAMAHA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689132094, issued on 03/05/2019.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS SAMAHA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS SAMAHA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS SAMAHA accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS SAMAHA appears in CMS Medicare data with 528 Part D claims and 362 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS SAMAHA's credentials?
NICHOLAS SAMAHA's NPI is 1689132094. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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