Dr Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

Dr Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of New Mexico Medical Group and his current practice location is 1 University Of New Mexico, Department Of Orthopaedics, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 272-4107.

Dr Samer Kakish is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2017-0729) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053796391.

Contact Information

Dr Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC
1 University Of New Mexico, Department Of Orthopaedics,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-4107
(505) 272-8098



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Samer Kakish
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Samer Kakish graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053796391
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2015
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810253879
  • Enrollment ID: I20171107001860

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Samer Kakish such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053796391NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD2017-0729 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Unm Sandoval Regional Medical CenterRio rancho, NMHospital
University Of New Mexico HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of New Mexico Medical Group49817952671002

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUnm Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831218627
PECOS PAC ID: 4981795267
Enrollment ID: O20070801000589

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Samer Kakish is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC
1 University Of New Mexico Dept Of Orthopaedics, Msc 10 5600,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-4107
Dr Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC
1 University Of New Mexico, Department Of Orthopaedics,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-4107

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Albuquerque, NM

Dr. Carl Jan Gilmore, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Msc08 4770, 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-6472    
Shelby Edward Jarrell Iii, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Cedar St Se, Suite 6600, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-724-4300    Fax: 505-724-4384
Dr. Joseph F Hollinger, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 700 Lomas Ne One Woodward Center, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-242-2500    Fax: 505-242-7391
Clayton B Conrad, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 201 Cedar St Se, Suite 6600, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-724-4300    Fax: 505-724-4384
Dr. Douglas George Orndorff, M.D
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2100 Louisiana Blvd Ne Ste 410, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: 505-724-4300    Fax: 505-724-4384
Kari M Babinski, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Cedar St Se, Suite 6600, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-724-4300    Fax: 505-724-4384

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