Hector Xavier Samaniego, M.D.
Hector Xavier Samaniego is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PSYCHIATRY
Hector Xavier Samaniego, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 42+ years, working in independent practice. With 42+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the San Antonio area. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developm...
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1433dNPPES updated 2022-06-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4257 Nw Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229-4710
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.86%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
1.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
52
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,024
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $318k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$23 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Hector Xavier Samaniego's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Hector Xavier Samaniego
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hector Xavier Samaniego for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to San Antonio required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hector Xavier Samaniego
Dr. Samaniego is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 732-1773.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4257 Nw Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229-4710
Mailing Address
4257 Nw Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229-4710
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