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General Surgery

Susana Samaniego, MD

Works at hospitals in Shiprock, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Susana Samaniego, MD is a general surgeon at 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321. Phone: (970) 565-6666. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Susana Samaniego had 22 Original Medicare patients and 31 services. NPI 1912323239. 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.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (970) 565‑6666
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Northern Navajo Medical Center
  • Group practice: DHHS PHS Naihs Shiprock Hospital (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Susana Samaniego, 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 Susana Samaniego accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susana Samaniego 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 Susana Samaniego see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 31 services for Susana Samaniego. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Susana Samaniego's NPI number?
1912323239. 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 Susana Samaniego, 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 patients22
Services billed to Medicare31
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

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).

  • Diabetes55%

Hospitals where Susana Samaniego works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Susana Samaniego 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.

  • Northern Navajo Medical CenterShiprock, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320059

Practice locations

Addresses where Susana Samaniego is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1311 N Mildred RdCortez, CO 81321 (970) 565‑6666
  • Highway 491Shiprock, NM 87420
  • P O Box, 160 Attn Business OfficeShiprock, NM 87420
  • PO Box, Suite 160Shiprock, NM 87420

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Susana Samaniego as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • DHHS PHS Naihs Shiprock Hospital149 clinicians in the group
  • Southwest Health System Inc51 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Colorado

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

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Other clinicians in DHHS PHS Naihs Shiprock Hospital

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912323239
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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