Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Yoni Samocha, M.D.

Vascular Surgery Physician · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
17218 PRESTON RD STE 2000, Dallas, TX 75252
7786671238
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1265852008 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Samocha 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 →
Are you Dr. Samocha? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Samocha

Dr. Yoni Samocha is a vascular surgery physician in Dallas, TX, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Samocha performed 6,728 Medicare services across 1,552 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Samocha received a total of $162 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Samocha is Very 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.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $162 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,728
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for vascular surgery physician
1,552
Unique beneficiaries
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~612 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less1,459$178$582
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity1,371$84$254
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less1,307$79$340
Nursing facility visit, low complexity1,164$59$177
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less357$82$244
Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound339$36$236
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes181$31$95
Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less139$244$764
Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm92$35$109
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes79$63$189
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes68$121$362
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes60$106$313
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less55$57$181
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less36$31$99
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes21$142$428
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$162
Total received (2023-2024)
Avg $81/year across 2 years
Bottom 6% in TX for vascular surgery physician
2
Companies
2
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$162 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$147
2023
$15

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$147
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
COLLAGENASE SANTYL
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a vascular surgery physician in Dallas?
Compare vascular surgery physicians in the Dallas area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse vascular surgery physicians nearby

Geographic Context

Vascular Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
56
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
2.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

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

Summary

Dr. Samocha is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Samocha experienced with removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Samocha performed 1,459 removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 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.
Does Dr. Samocha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Samocha received a total of $162 from 2 companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Samocha's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Dallas?
Dr. Samocha's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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 Very High for Dr. Samocha) 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 →
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 ↗, Open Payments ↗, 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →