Physician Profile
Mercedes B. Samson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Samson
Mercedes B. Samson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Buena Park, CA specializing in general practice. Mercedes is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Mercedes cared for 429 Medicare patients across 910 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1578605226.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (714) 527-4833
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8615 KNOTT AVE STE 3
Buena Park, CA 90620
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Bone health
Brain & Nerves
- Migraines
- Vertigo
Digestive Health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
Endocrine
- Hyperthyroidism
Eye Care
Foot & Ankle
General Health
Heart & Circulation
Infections
- COVID-19
- Mononucleosis
Joint & Muscle
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental Health
Pain
Pain & Joints
Skin
Skin & Hair
Sleep
Urinary & Kidney
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
Diagnostic testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Heart monitor
- Spirometry
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
Exams & Clearances
- DOT Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Sports physical
Heart & Circulation
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
- Prostate exam
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
Pain & Injections
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Pain & Joints
- Splinting of minor injuries
Pain management
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
- Daycare Physical
Prescriptions & Medications
- Prescription Refill
Preventive care
- Colon cancer screening consult
Preventive Care
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound Care
- Burn and Wound Care
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
910 services · 429 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
281 | More often than most peers in General Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
25 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
13 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
335 | More than most peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
187 | More than most peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
29 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
25 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | Office visit | 99211 |
15 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
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.
Related specialists at this location 5
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1967 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Mercedes B. Samson's specialty?
Mercedes B. Samson is a general practitioner in Buena Park, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Mercedes B. Samson?
Mercedes B. Samson is listed at 8615 Knott Ave Ste 3, Buena Park, CA 90620. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Mercedes B. Samson?
The number on file is (714) 527-4833. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Mercedes B. Samson's NPI number?
Mercedes B. Samson's National Provider Identifier is 1578605226. 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
What is Mercedes B. Samson's education?
Mercedes B. Samson attended Other, graduating in 1967. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Mercedes B. Samson been practicing?
Mercedes B. Samson has 59 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1967, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Mercedes B. Samson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Mercedes B. Samson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Mercedes B. Samson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mercedes B. Samson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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