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Active NPI 1235198110 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ralph J Sama , MD

Internal Medicine • Auburn, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ralph Sama, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Auburn, MA. Practice services are available at 385 SOUTHBRIDGE ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

385 Southbridge St

Auburn, MA 015012498

Telephone 5087211170
Fax 5088320859
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Luxottica Of America Inc. Facility NPI 1821159955

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Auburn, MA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 30.9 Yrs
State Avg: 29.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Auburn, MA (7127 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
23.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
290 191 $18.00 $2.94
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
87 87 $288.00 $119.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
80 59 $271.75 $111.06
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
74 74 $47.00 $18.76
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination
62 62 $50.00 $20.83
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
41 33 $136.00 $55.78
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
35 35 $63.00 $28.66
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
34 34 $123.00 $48.05
81003 Automated urinalysis test
32 24 $9.00 $3.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
25 22 $189.48 $75.56
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit
12 12 $429.00 $176.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA 44633

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0194387 (MA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

21 Associated Practitioners
Katharine Farrell , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1013314780

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Morgan Hill , APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033973474

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Daniel Guilbert , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1144201732

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Putcha Murthy , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1164493573

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Rebecca Kesman , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1174537161

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Gaines , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1184684078

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2019

Registered at 385 SOUTHBRIDGE ST, AUBURN, MA 015012498 (Tel: 5087211170)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2019

Registered at 5 NEPONSET ST FL STREET2, WORCESTER, MA 016062714 (Tel: 5083685532)

NPI Profile Active February 25, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2009

Registered at 407 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562 (Tel: 5088859737)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2009

Registered at 630 PLANTATION STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01605 (Tel: 5088859737)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 25, 2009

Recorded as RALPH SAMA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #44633 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235198110
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 21, 2006
Last Update: April 01, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5 Neponset St Fl Street2

Worcester, MA 016062714

Phone: 5083685532

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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