Quick answers
- Does Samantha K. Ethridge accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha K. Ethridge 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 K. Ethridge see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 199 services for Samantha K. Ethridge. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha K. Ethridge's NPI number?
- 1417355819. 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 K. Ethridge, 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 199 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)39 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)26 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)18 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)16 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)14 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol50%
- Diabetes44%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where Samantha K. Ethridge works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samantha K. Ethridge 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.
- Ascension ProvidenceWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450042
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha K. Ethridge is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 Providence DrWaco, TX 76707 (254) 313‑4200
- 1800 Gurley LnWaco, TX 76706 (254) 313‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha K. Ethridge as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.111 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Waco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waco, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417355819 |
| 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