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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Samantha J. Crites, DO

Works at hospitals in Elkins, WV · Oakland, MD · Grafton, WV … · West Virginia, Maryland

Summary

Dr. Samantha J. Crites, DO is a cardiologist at 1 Hospital Plz, Grafton, WV 26354. Phone: (304) 265-7406. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Samantha J. Crites had 845 Original Medicare patients and 1,856 services. NPI 1679898290. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Samantha J. Crites, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Samantha J. Crites accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha J. Crites 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 J. Crites see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 845 Original Medicare patients and 1,856 services for Samantha J. Crites. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Samantha J. Crites's NPI number?
1679898290. 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 J. Crites, 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 patients845
Services billed to Medicare1,856
Different services or procedures57
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)241 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)204 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)190 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)133 services
  5. Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast (75574)129 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 disease69%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Atrial fibrillation42%
  • Heart failure41%

Hospitals where Samantha J. Crites works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samantha J. Crites 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Samantha J. Crites is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Samantha J. Crites as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Monongalia County General Hospital Company243 clinicians in the group
  • Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Company68 clinicians in the group
  • Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital, Inc.36 clinicians in the group
  • Grafton City Hospital, Inc.17 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in West Virginia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Virginia — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Monongalia County General Hospital Company

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679898290
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians