Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dafer Samara, MD
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Kansas City, MO
- NPI 1760608798
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.3 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300
Kansas City, MO 641144858
(816) 942-4500 - Additional location
-
146 W Dale St, Suite 201
Waterloo, IA 507031901
(319) 234-4431
fax (319) 235-5004
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 17, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Missouri #2015019906 · Iowa #38048
- Medicaid
- IA #1760608798
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760608798. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
578
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$73,212
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 323 | 91 | $117 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 74 | 70 | $171 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 64 | 58 | $125 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 64 | 21 | $210 | |
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 28 | 27 | $36 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 13 | 13 | $12 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 12 | 12 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$428
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 5 | $101.65 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 6 | $96.05 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 5 | $85.95 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $22.07 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $21.30 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $21.28 | |
| JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 1 | $18.24 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. | 1 | $16.71 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 1 | $16.32 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 1 | $15.03 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 1 | $13.43 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
549
Patients
172
Total drug cost
$242,425
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 116 | 34 | $124,155 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 85 | 31 | $1,486 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 81 | 42 | $3,102 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 75 | 46 | $303 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $12,593 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $13,000 |
| Wixela Inhub (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $8,116 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $18,175 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 19 | 19 | $234 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $12,056 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dafer Samara's medical specialty?
Dr. Dafer Samara practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Kansas City, MO.
Where does Dr. Dafer Samara practice?
Dr. Dafer Samara practices at 1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 641144858. Office phone: 8169424500.
What is Dr. Dafer Samara's NPI?
Dr. Dafer Samara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760608798, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dafer Samara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dafer Samara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dafer Samara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.