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Unclaimed ProfileAbout SAM
Based in Tacoma, WA, Joseph William Sam, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Joseph graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 2,374 Medicare patients across 45,204 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (253) 761-4200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1304 FAWCETT AVE SUITE 100
Tacoma, WA 98402
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
45,204 services · 2,374 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
278 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
245 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
237 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
235 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
91 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | Imaging | 74183 |
88 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
86 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
68 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
65 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
51 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Tacoma 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 7
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Sam?
Dr. Sam is a diagnostic radiology in Tacoma, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sam's address?
Dr. Sam is listed at 1304 FAWCETT AVE SUITE 100, Tacoma, WA 98402. 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 (253) 761-4200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sam's NPI number?
Dr. Sam's National Provider Identifier is 1861447898. 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 Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sam been practicing?
Dr. Sam has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Sam perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sam performs imaging including nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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