Dr. Ricardo A. Samson, MD

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Pediatric cardiology physician
NPI1811067291PAC ID5597862334
Medicare services, 2022
16
Medicare patients, 2024
14
Part D claims, 2024
34
Publications
41
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Practice phone
Call (702) 731-8000
Professional email
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

Hospital · Las Vegas, Nevada

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Dr. Ricardo A. Samson is a pediatric cardiology physician in Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Samson practices at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of HCA Healthcare.

Dr. Samson's NPI, 1811067291, was assigned on November 9, 2006. Dr. Samson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987. Dr. Samson's Nevada license number on file is 16395.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
5597862334
NPI enumeration date
November 9, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(702) 731-8000
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
65
Medical school graduation
1987

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson practices at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Samson's primary practice is Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, at 3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109 in Clark County. The practice phone is (702) 731-8000.

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 3 medical groups

Dr. Samson's primary practice is Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of HCA Healthcare. The medical group on file is Nevada Heart and Vascular Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Samson to 3 more group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Ricardo A. Samson's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Samson practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Sunrise Hospital and Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+3 more sites and 2 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Ricardo A. Samson is one of 18 pediatric cardiology physicians in Nevada

Pediatric cardiology is Dr. Samson's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080P0202X. Dr. Samson is board certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dmand AI has Dr. Samson's licenses on file in 5 states: Nevada, Arizona, California, Illinois and Iowa.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatric cardiology, NevadaPrimaryLicense 16395 · 2016 to 2025 · taxonomy 2080P0202X
  • Arizona licenseLicense 22480 · 1990 to 2025
  • California license2005 to 2024
  • Illinois license1993 to 1996
  • Iowa license1990 to 1993

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists heart blockage among the conditions Dr. Samson treats.

Pediatric cardiology physicians near Dr. Samson

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Dr. Ricardo A. Samson billed Medicare for 16 services in 2022

CMS data shows 16 Medicare services from Dr. Samson across 1 procedure code in 2022, for 14 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $208 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 202216
Medicare patients14
Paid by Medicare$208
Procedure codes1

Dr. Samson compared with the Nevada median for pediatric cardiology physicians, 2022

  • Dr. Samson
  • Nevada median
Part D claims
57vs 144.1 times

Medians across 10 pediatric cardiology physicians in Nevada with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Samson's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2022

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson treated 14 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 44

CMS counts 14 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Samson in 2024. The largest group is 85 and over, with 0 patients. Their average risk score is 0.95, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Samson's median patient age at 16, with 50% women.

Medicare patients, 202414
Average age44
Average risk score0.95

Dr. Samson's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Samson's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 16

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women50%
  • Men50%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Samson wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims. 88% of them were for generic drugs. They cover 4 drugs, with $828 in total drug cost.

Part D claims, 202434
Drugs named by CMS4
Total drug cost$828

Dr. Samson's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic30 claims88%
  • Brand-name and other4 claims12%

Dr. Samson's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2016

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Ricardo A. Samson takes part in Medicare

Dr. Samson accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Ricardo A. Samson has 41 publications on record

Dmand AI links 41 papers to Dr. Samson, published from 2008 to 2024. 2017 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Heart Arrest and Electric Countershock. Dr. Samson has published most often in Resuscitation. Dr. Samson's most frequent co-authors are Marc David Berg, FAAP, MD, Robert A. Berg, MD and Robert Hickey.

Papers41
Years published2008 to 2024

Dr. Samson's papers by year, 2010 to 2024

Topics Dr. Samson writes about most

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Heart Arrest
  • Electric Countershock
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Electrocardiography
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • American Heart Association
  • Swine

Dr. Samson's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Samson

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson received $5,890 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 80 general payments to Dr. Samson from 13 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Abbott Laboratories paid the most, $2,972.

General payments to Dr. Samson by program year, 2016 to 2025

Companies that paid Dr. Samson the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Samson.

Awards and honors for Dr. Samson

  1. Undated
    • ACC Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School

Dr. Samson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987. Dr. Samson is a member of ACC.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Michigan Medical School
  2. Board certified in pediatric cardiologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson accepts plans from 16 insurance carriers

Dr. Samson is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and United Healthcare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Samson accepts, by number of carriers

  1. HMO8
  2. PPO7
  3. Medicare5
  4. EPO4
  5. POS4
  6. Medicaid3

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Ricardo A. Samson's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Ricardo A. Samson's NPI number?

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson's NPI number is 1811067291. It was assigned on November 9, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Ricardo A. Samson?

Dr. Ricardo A. Samson is a pediatric cardiology physician in Las Vegas, Nevada. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Cardiology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0202X).

Where does Dr. Ricardo A. Samson practice?

Dr. Samson practices at 3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Dr. Samson's primary practice is Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of HCA Healthcare. Dmand AI also links Dr. Samson to 3 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups.

What is Dr. Ricardo A. Samson's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Samson is (702) 731-8000.

What is Dr. Ricardo A. Samson's medical license number?

Dr. Samson's Nevada license number on file is 16395, one of the licenses on file in 5 states.

Which states has Dr. Ricardo A. Samson been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Samson in Nevada (2016 to 2025), Arizona (1990 to 2025), California (2005 to 2024), Illinois (1993 to 1996) and Iowa (1990 to 1993).

Which hospitals is Dr. Ricardo A. Samson affiliated with?

Dr. Samson practices at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What medical group is Dr. Ricardo A. Samson part of?

Dr. Samson is linked to Nevada Heart and Vascular Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Samson to 2 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Ricardo A. Samson accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Samson billed Medicare for 16 services in 2022, and Dr. Samson accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Ricardo A. Samson see?

CMS counts 14 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Samson in 2024, with an average age of 44.

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Is Dr. Ricardo A. Samson board certified?

Yes. Dr. Samson is board certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics.

What services does Dr. Ricardo A. Samson bill to Medicare?

In 2022, Dr. Samson's most billed Medicare services were heart test or procedure (93296).

Where did Dr. Ricardo A. Samson go to medical school?

Dr. Samson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987.

What drugs does Dr. Ricardo A. Samson prescribe most?

In 2016 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Samson's most prescribed drugs by claims were Carvedilol, Potassium Chloride and Sotalol.

Has Dr. Ricardo A. Samson received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $5,890 in general payments to Dr. Samson from 13 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Abbott Laboratories.

How long has Dr. Ricardo A. Samson been practicing?

Dr. Samson graduated from medical school in 1987, 39 years ago.

Does Dr. Ricardo A. Samson do research?

Dmand AI links 41 publications to Dr. Samson, published from 2008 to 2024.

Who does Dr. Ricardo A. Samson publish with?

Dr. Samson's most frequent co-authors are Marc David Berg, FAAP, MD (14 shared papers), Robert A. Berg, MD (13 shared papers) and Robert Hickey (5 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Ricardo A. Samson accept?

Dr. Samson is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and United Healthcare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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