Quick answers
- Does Shoba R. Sama accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shoba R. Sama 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 Shoba R. Sama see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 279 services for Shoba R. Sama. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shoba R. Sama's NPI number?
- 1952601643. 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 Shoba R. Sama, 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 279 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)125 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)68 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)21 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)20 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety38%
- Depression34%
Hospitals where Shoba R. Sama works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shoba R. Sama 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.
- Winter Haven HospitalWinter Haven, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100052
Practice locations
Addresses where Shoba R. Sama is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 217 E Central AveWinter Haven, FL 33880
- 217 E Central Ave, WinWinter Haven, FL 33880
- 631 E Central AveWinter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 229‑2540
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Winter Haven
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winter Haven, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952601643 |
| 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