Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Samuels, MD

Body Imaging Physician · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1000 WEST MORENO STREET, Pensacola, FL 32501
8504364951
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1700995693 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Samuels from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Samuels

Dr. Richard Samuels is a body imaging physician in Pensacola, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Samuels performed 15,999 Medicare services across 2,860 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Samuels is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
15,999
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for body imaging physician
2,860
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~842 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 8,000 $0 $1
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 5,100 $0 $1
Chest X-ray, 1 view 838 $6 $28
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 218 $35 $160
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 145 $65 $271
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 82 $19 $81
Chest X-ray, 2 views 81 $21 $59
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 61 $17 $75
Mri scan of brain without contrast 59 $137 $737
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 57 $24 $68
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 55 $27 $110
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 54 $141 $410
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 49 $7 $36
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 46 $30 $84
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 45 $60 $269
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 44 $32 $94
CT scan of chest, without contrast 43 $72 $230
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 43 $35 $170
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 41 $57 $258
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 41 $21 $54
Ct scan of face without contrast 38 $88 $259
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 37 $19 $90
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 37 $24 $105
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 35 $27 $83
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 34 $36 $160
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 33 $21 $61
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 31 $231 $617
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 30 $80 $340
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 30 $27 $124
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 27 $19 $61
Screening mammography 25 $35 $113
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 24 $35 $99
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 24 $6 $27
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus 23 $24 $107
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 22 $48 $201
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 22 $6 $28
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 22 $138 $383
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 22 $244 $681
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 21 $256 $695
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 21 $6 $30
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 21 $28 $92
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 20 $76 $224
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 20 $6 $27
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 19 $51 $190
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views 17 $7 $35
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 17 $126 $414
X-ray of middle spine, minimum of 4 views 16 $28 $84
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 16 $34 $165
Ct scan of leg without contrast 15 $37 $148
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 15 $29 $158
Ct scan of chest with contrast 14 $95 $307
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 14 $5 $27
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 14 $5 $23
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 14 $150 $421
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus 13 $23 $92
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 13 $20 $93
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 12 $111 $398
Knee X-ray, 3 views 12 $7 $30
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 12 $251 $745
Bone density scan (DEXA) 12 $9 $39
Ct scan of head or brain before and after contrast 11 $40 $186
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 11 $6 $40
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 11 $5 $27
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Body imaging physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
2.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Samuels is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Samuels experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Samuels performed 8,000 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Samuels's costs compare to other body imaging physicians in Pensacola?
Dr. Samuels's average Medicare payment per service is $7. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Samuels) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →