Craig Scott Samford, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Seattle, WA

Craig Scott Samford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Virginia Mason Medical Center and his current practice location is 1100 9th Ave, Ms:b2-an, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 223-6980.

Craig Scott Samford is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61152203) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1326337916.

Contact Information

Craig Scott Samford, MD
1100 9th Ave, Ms:b2-an,
Seattle, WA 98101-2756
(206) 223-6980
(206) 223-6982

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCraig Scott Samford
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience13 Years
Location1100 9th Ave, Seattle, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Craig Scott Samford attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326337916
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/04/2011
  • Last Update Date: 09/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072829084
  • Enrollment ID: I20210615002883

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Craig Scott Samford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326337916NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD2015-0545 (New Mexico)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 34970 (Alabama)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD61152203 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Virginia Mason Medical Center9830002617825

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Craig Scott Samford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVirginia Mason Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801851258
PECOS PAC ID: 9830002617
Enrollment ID: O20031107000383

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Craig Scott Samford is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Craig Scott Samford, MD
1100 9th Ave, Ms:b2-an,
Seattle, WA 98101-2756

Ph: (206) 223-6980
Craig Scott Samford, MD
1100 9th Ave, Ms:b2-an,
Seattle, WA 98101-2756

Ph: (206) 223-6980

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