Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Samuel So, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Oncology Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1982730065
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 48 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2024
Year of graduation
1978 — 48 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A51497
Medicaid
CA #00A514970

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982730065. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
26
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,981
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 15 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Palo Alto Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
50
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$46,314
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide) Brand 27 0 $40,080
Entecavir Generic 23 0 $6,234

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Samuel So's medical specialty?
Dr. Samuel So practices Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Samuel So practice?
Dr. Samuel So practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943052200. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Samuel So's NPI?
Dr. Samuel So's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982730065, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samuel So accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samuel So accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Samuel So commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.