Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Samuel Lada, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1518990803
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 16, 2021
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A83969
Medicaid
CA #00A839690

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518990803. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
712
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$94,245
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 278 124 $136
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 133 128 $133
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 128 75 $90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 101 99 $198
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 38 29 $56
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 34 33 $147

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Palo Alto Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
60
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$463
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 17 17 $152
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 16 0 $80
Furosemide Generic 14 0 $91
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 13 0 $140

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Samuel Lada's medical specialty?
Dr. Samuel Lada practices Hospitalist Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Samuel Lada practice?
Dr. Samuel Lada practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Samuel Lada's NPI?
Dr. Samuel Lada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518990803, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samuel Lada accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samuel Lada accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Samuel Lada commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.