Quick answers
- Does Samer M. Garas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samer M. Garas 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 Samer M. Garas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 881 Original Medicare patients and 2,802 services for Samer M. Garas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samer M. Garas's NPI number?
- 1669475778. 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 Samer M. Garas, 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 | 881 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,802 |
| Different services or procedures | 92 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)558 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)299 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)273 services
- Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch (92928)143 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician (93016)119 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 disease75%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes47%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Samer M. Garas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samer M. Garas 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 St Vincent's Clay CountyMiddleburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100321
- Ascension St Vincent's RiversideJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100040
- Ascension St Vincent's SouthsideJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100307
- Ascension St Vincent's St Johns CountySt. Johns, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100361
- Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick CampusBrunswick, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110025
Practice locations
Addresses where Samer M. Garas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1506 Alice StWaycross, GA 31501 (912) 285‑3087
- 1658 St Vincent'S WayMiddleburg, FL 32068
- 1699 S 14th StFernadina Beach, FL 32034
- 1801 Barrs St, Suite 120Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 308‑2006
- 2300 Park AveOrange Park, FL 32073
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samer M. Garas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Vincent's Ambulatory Care Inc310 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Georgia →
Other cardiologists in Waycross
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waycross, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Vincent's Ambulatory Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669475778 |
| 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