Quick answers
- Does Uchechukwu K. Sampson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Uchechukwu K. Sampson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Uchechukwu K. Sampson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,860 Original Medicare patients and 3,160 services for Uchechukwu K. Sampson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Uchechukwu K. Sampson's NPI number?
- 1154478949. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Uchechukwu K. Sampson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,860 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,160 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)2,061 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)286 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)224 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)96 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)75 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Atrial fibrillation39%
- Heart failure38%
Hospitals where Uchechukwu K. Sampson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Uchechukwu K. Sampson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- DLP Swain County Hospital LLCBryson City, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341305
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340016
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340184
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
Practice locations
Addresses where Uchechukwu K. Sampson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 80 Healthcare Dr, Suite 101Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 586‑7451
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Uchechukwu K. Sampson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DLP Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC178 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DLP Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154478949 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians