Quick answers
- Does Samuel I. Chakola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel I. Chakola 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 I. Chakola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 512 Original Medicare patients and 1,726 services for Samuel I. Chakola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel I. Chakola's NPI number?
- 1932485604. 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 I. Chakola, 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 | 512 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,726 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)406 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)356 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)236 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)166 services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)127 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- High cholesterol62%
- Diabetes54%
- Heart failure45%
- Arthritis43%
Hospitals where Samuel I. Chakola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel I. Chakola 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.
- Banner Wyoming Medical CenterCasper, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530012
- Memorial Hospital of Converse CountyDouglas, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531302
- Platte County HospitalWheatland, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531305
- Sagewest Health CareRiverton, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530008
- Washakie Medical CenterWorland, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531306
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel I. Chakola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 110 N 2nd StDouglas, WY 82633 (307) 237‑5047
- 1106 Big Horn AveWorland, WY 82401 (307) 347‑8801
- 1141 Wilkins CirCasper, WY 82601 (307) 472‑3700
- 1405 Howell AveWorland, WY 82401 (307) 347‑2555
- 419 S Washington StCasper, WY 82601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel I. Chakola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Banner Health Physicians West LLC89 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Wyoming
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wyoming — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Banner Health Physicians West LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932485604 |
| 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