Quick answers
- Does Samuel L. Banks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel L. Banks 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 Samuel L. Banks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 662 Original Medicare patients and 4,186 services for Samuel L. Banks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel L. Banks's NPI number?
- 1801995329. 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 Samuel L. Banks, 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 | 662 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,186 |
| Different services or procedures | 74 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)656 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)430 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)341 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)332 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)283 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel L. Banks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3891 Adkisson Dr NWCleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479‑8648
- 6061 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 899‑2700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel L. Banks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Chattanooga Skin and Cancer Clinic13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Chattanooga Skin and Cancer Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1963 (63 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801995329 |
| 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
- 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