Overview
Nels Sampatacos is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington.
His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
5125 Olympic Dr Ste 110, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
5160 Borgen Blvd Ste 101, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nels Sampatacos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nels Sampatacos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nels Sampatacos by calling their office at 253-853-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nels Sampatacos a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nels Sampatacos is classified as an Experienced expert for Hip Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Nels Sampatacos specialize in?
While Dr. Nels Sampatacos is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Nels Sampatacos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nels Sampatacos has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Nels Sampatacos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nels Sampatacos accept my insurance?
Dr. Nels Sampatacos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-853-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Sampatacos isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Sampatacos isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.

