Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sami Tuffaha, M.D.

Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Plastic Surgery Physician · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1922398866
  • MIPS 74.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2018
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0105X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #64199 · Maryland #00000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922398866. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
183
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$29,409
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
64772 Incision or removal of spinal nerve 39 11 $265
64708 Release of arm or leg nerve 24 16 $244
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $85
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 21 21 $50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 16 $69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 12 $101
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 13 $95
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 12 12 $356
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 12 12 $119

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Rochester Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$282
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Axogen 1 $149.24
Checkpoint Surgical, INC 2 $132.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$282

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sami Tuffaha's medical specialty?
Dr. Sami Tuffaha practices Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Sami Tuffaha practice?
Dr. Sami Tuffaha practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Sami Tuffaha's NPI?
Dr. Sami Tuffaha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922398866, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sami Tuffaha accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Sami Tuffaha does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Sami Tuffaha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Incision or removal of spinal nerve (HCPCS 64772); Release of arm or leg nerve (HCPCS 64708); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.