Quick answers
- Does Samantha Taliaferro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha Taliaferro 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 Samantha Taliaferro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 2,234 services for Samantha Taliaferro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha Taliaferro's NPI number?
- 1174175400. 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 Samantha Taliaferro, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,234 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)721 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)639 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)609 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)199 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)33 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).
- Arthritis61%
- High blood pressure57%
- High cholesterol49%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha Taliaferro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 157 Lewis StNorth Pole, AK 99705 (907) 488‑4978
- 1736 Farmers Loop RdFairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 328‑0596
- 1981 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy, Suite 230Wasilla, AK 99654 (907) 312‑7044
- 475 Riverstone Way, Suite 2Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 312‑7044
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha Taliaferro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Pole Physical Therapy Inc15 clinicians in the group
- Highmark Physical Therapy2 clinicians in the group
- Rise Diagnostics LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Alaska →
Other physical therapists in North Pole
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Pole, AK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Pole Physical Therapy Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| School | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174175400 |
| 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
- 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