Sammy Saab, MD
NPI 1720008899ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology· Los Angeles, CA
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (MD) in Los Angeles, California, trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (class of 2013). Medicare paid $90,718 for services to 639 patients in 2024, and Part D covered 1,051 of their prescriptions (68% generic). Madrigal Pharmaceuticals was the largest of 19 companies reporting payments in 2025, $367,988 in all, mostly compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program.
Overview
| NPI | 1720008899 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Certified by provider | Jan 6, 2025 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Primary | 207RG0100X | G80181 | CA |
| Transplant Surgery | 204F00000X | G80181 | CA |
| Internal Medicine | 207R00000X | G80181 | CA |
| Surgery | 208600000X | G80181 | CA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Internal Medicine (CA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 639 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 1,206 across 15 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $90,718 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 1,051 · 1,775 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 191 |
| Total drug cost | $1,108,183 |
| Generic share | 68% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of California, Geffen School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Medicare specialty | Internal Medicine |
| Secondary specialties | Gastroenterology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- The Regents of the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA · 38 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA
- Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta Monica, CA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$367,988 · 290 payments from 19 companies
- 2024$243,043 · 215 payments from 14 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | $127,410 | 90 |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | $76,465 | 77 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | $48,415 | 38 |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc | $36,125 | 21 |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | $35,979 | 18 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$291,886 · 65 payments
- Consulting Fee$37,862 · 15 payments
- Travel and Lodging$22,431 · 97 payments
- Food and Beverage$9,260 · 108 payments
- Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program$6,510 · 3 payments
- Education$39.98 · 2 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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