Dr. Nels Sampatacos

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 17+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Nels Sampatacos, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Van Nuys, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Harrison Memorial Center. Dr. Nels Sampatacos also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Doctors Clinic Pc. Dr. Nels Sampatacos accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Nels Sampatacos at 6815 Noble Ave to request Dr. Nels Sampatacos the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 6815 Noble Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405-3796


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Nels Sampatacos
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2062669906
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 17 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Nels Sampatacos attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2007.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1265632988
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 20, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 20, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Nels Sampatacos

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Nels Sampatacos has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 17 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Doctors Clinic Pc


Practice Locations

6815 Noble Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405-3796
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 20, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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