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Dr. Samuel W Spears, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in Richfield, MN · enumerated 2005 · practices at Allina Health System.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1689670150

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Samuel W Spears
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 407 W 66th St, Richfield, MN, 55423
Enumeration date Jun 21, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Nov 9, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 43575 (MN) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
255408900 Medicaid MN -
41F89SP Other MN BCBS MINNESOTA
0402997 Other MN MEDICA HEALTH PLAN

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Samuel Spears?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Samuel Spears is 1689670150, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Samuel Spears practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Richfield, MN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-11-09.