Quick answers
- Does Samuel K. Abshire accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel K. Abshire 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 Samuel K. Abshire see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 351 services for Samuel K. Abshire. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel K. Abshire's NPI number?
- 1407883820. 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 Samuel K. Abshire, 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 | 89 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 351 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)132 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)88 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)40 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)32 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)31 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety58%
- Diabetes57%
- Heart failure51%
Hospitals where Samuel K. Abshire works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel K. Abshire 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.
- Claiborne Memorial Medical CenterHomer, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190114
- Minden Medical CenterMinden, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190144
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel K. Abshire is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 620 E College StHomer, LA 71040 (318) 927‑2024
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel K. Abshire as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Homer Memorial Hospital21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Homer
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Homer, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Homer Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407883820 |
| 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