Dr. Kara Samsel
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 7 years
- Graduation year: 2014
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1477972115
Dr. Kara Samsel MD
Emergency Physician
She is located at 4815 Alameda Avenue in El Paso, TX 79905. Can help patients with the following: Costochondritis, Frostbite, Headache, Laceration, Nausea and Vomiting, Prescription Refill. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477972115. Appointment can be made via the phone number (915) 215-4600. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Kara Samsel, being an emergency physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Kara Samsel.
- Acute Pain
- Altitude Sickness
- Angina
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Broken Bone
- Bruises
- Choking
- Common Cold
- Coronavirus
- Costochondritis
- Febrile Seizure
- Fever
- Frostbite
- General Care
- Headache
- Hematoma
- Influenza
- Insect Stings
- Laceration
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Prescription Refill
- Whiplash
Procedures Performed by Dr. Kara Samsel
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Kara Samsel as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) | POS · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Catastrophic | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5750 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze DFW 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze DFW 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze DFW CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1400 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold DFW 1400 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold DFW 2800 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold DFW CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze DFW | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Gold DFW | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver DFW 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver DFW 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver DFW CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Harbor Health
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Health G0 $0 Deductible $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health G1S $30 PCP $30 Mental Health Office Visit $30 Express Care | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health S1 $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health S1S $40 PCP $40 Mental Health Office Visit $40 Express Care | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 16, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Preferred Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Gold Zero | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Standard | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Kara Samsel is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Kara Samsel is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Emergency Medicine .
Bills through: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Kara Samsel have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Kara Samsel is affiliated with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso.
Where can you meet with Dr. Kara Samsel?
Dr. Kara Samsel's office is located at 4815 Alameda Avenue in El Paso, TX 79905.
Does Dr. Kara Samsel accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?
Yes, Dr. Kara Samsel is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Kara Samsel treat?
Dr. Kara Samsel provides treatment for Costochondritis, Frostbite, Headache, Laceration, Nausea and Vomiting, Prescription Refill. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Kara Samsel affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Kara Samsel is affiliated with UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO.