Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Sams, PHD

Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist (CMS: Clinical Psychologist) · Lake Forest, CA

  • NPI 1912010885
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23792 Rockfield Blvd, Ste 290
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 458-1073
Mailing address
Po Box 6599
Irvine, CA 92616

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
103TB0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #PSY12149

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912010885. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,451
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$241,031
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
96133 Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour 1,078 215 $101
96137 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes 351 112 $41
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 322 317 $178
96132 Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour 216 215 $133
96131 Evaluation of psychological test, each additional hour 181 46 $88
96139 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes 146 73 $37
96136 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes 112 112 $44
96130 Evaluation of psychological test, first hour 45 45 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Lake Forest Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist, average services per provider: 306. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Timothy Sams's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Sams practices Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist in Lake Forest, CA.
Where does Dr. Timothy Sams practice?
Dr. Timothy Sams practices at 23792 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Office phone: 9494581073.
What is Dr. Timothy Sams's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Sams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912010885, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Sams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Sams accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Sams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour (HCPCS 96133); Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test (HCPCS 96137); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.