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2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1508863721
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Pulmonary Disease Physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,271 in Pulmonary Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
105
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Souheil Samaha reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 82.9/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 105
- Part D claims, 2023
- 44%
- 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.
Souheil Samaha's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Souheil Samaha sits
This provider among pulmonary disease physician peers
Across the 2,676 pulmonary disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Souheil Samaha writes more Part D claims than 12% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 46% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one pulmonary disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Souheil Samaha. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Souheil Samaha practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 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 Souheil Samaha?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
105 93% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
82.9/100 0.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Souheil Samaha's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pulmonary Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 82.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) - 82.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Souheil Samaha appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider at 601 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, with a listed phone of (505) 727-3170. NPI 1508863721 was issued on 07/01/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.1, Cost 65.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508863721 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonary Disease Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.9075
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.0928
Quality
65.9443
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Souheil 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.
According to CMS billing records, Souheil Samaha is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Potsdam, NY
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 330197
John T Mather Memorial Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
Southwest Medical Associates, LLC
Albuquerque, NM
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Souheil Samaha - brand share 56.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 105 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.
105
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 122
- Total Day Supply
- 2,916
- Brand vs Generic
- 56% brand / 44% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $22K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Incruse Ellipta Umeclidinium Bromide | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview
How Souheil Samaha fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.
9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider
Souheil Samaha's 105 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.
Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Samaha.
Dr. Chidozie Agu
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Alejandro Arzabala
M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Akshu Balwan
MBBS
Farmington, NM
Dr. Arnel Anthony Bobadilla
MD
Clovis, NM
Dr. Ronald Bronitsky
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Souheil Samaha's specialty? ▼
Souheil Samaha specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
How much does Souheil Samaha prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Souheil Samaha wrote 105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
What is Souheil Samaha's Medicare quality score? ▼
Souheil Samaha has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9/100 (Quality: 74.1, Cost: 65.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Souheil Samaha located? ▼
Souheil Samaha is located at 601 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102. Phone: (505) 727-3170.
What is Souheil Samaha's NPI number? ▼
Souheil Samaha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508863721, issued on 07/01/2005.
Does Souheil Samaha prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Souheil Samaha's prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Souheil Samaha prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Souheil Samaha's most frequently prescribed drugs include Incruse Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Souheil Samaha accept Medicare? ▼
Souheil Samaha appears in CMS Medicare data with 105 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Souheil Samaha's credentials? ▼
Souheil Samaha's NPI is 1508863721. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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