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Hospitalist

Ambiga Samiappan, MD

Works at hospitals in Puyallup, WA · Tacoma, WA · Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Ambiga Samiappan, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Puyallup, WA, Tacoma, WA and Seattle, WA. NPI 1598012320. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ambiga Samiappan, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Franciscan Medical GroupGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ambiga Samiappan work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ambiga Samiappan at 3 hospitals: Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ambiga Samiappan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Tacoma, WA, Puyallup, WA and Seattle, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ambiga Samiappan's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Ambiga Samiappan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ambiga Samiappan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Ambiga Samiappan?
(253) 426-6341, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ambiga Samiappan's NPI number?
1598012320. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ambiga Samiappan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ambiga Samiappan at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ambiga Samiappan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ambiga Samiappan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center867 clinicians in the group
  • South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC422 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Tacoma

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598012320
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians