Quick answers
- Does Samantha M. Begai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha M. Begai 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 M. Begai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 506 services for Samantha M. Begai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha M. Begai's NPI number?
- 1588415301. 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 M. Begai, 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 | 77 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 506 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)94 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)67 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)65 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)54 services
- Ferritin (blood protein) level (82728)28 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%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
Hospitals where Samantha M. Begai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samantha M. Begai 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.
- Long Island Jewish Medical CenterNew Hyde Park, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330195
- North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330106
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha M. Begai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 440 E Main StBay Shore, NY 11706
- 450 Lakeville RdNew Hyde Park, NY 11042 (516) 734‑8900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha M. Begai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore Health System Medical Faculty Group Practice Inc164 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Bay Shore
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bay Shore, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore Health System Medical Faculty Group Practice Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2024 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588415301 |
| 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