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Akua A. Sam, MD

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About Dr. Sam

Akua A. Sam, MD is a healthcare provider in Waterbury, CT specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Akua provided 70 services to 45 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1568454635.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1992

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CT licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 036450As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1568454635Issued 2005

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Sam?

Dr. Sam is an internist in Waterbury, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Sam's address?

Dr. Sam is listed at 80 Phoenix Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sam?

The number on file is (203) 756-8021. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Sam?

Dr. Sam's National Provider Identifier is 1568454635. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Sam train?

Dr. Sam attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Sam have?

Dr. Sam has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Sam perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sam the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sam. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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