Physician Profile
Nicholas Sama, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sama
Nicholas Sama, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Wellington, FL. Nicholas is a 1999 graduate of University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic trauma. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 3,481 Medicare patients across 28,358 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (561) 657-4800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1395 S STATE ROAD 7 STE 410
Wellington, FL 33414
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
28,358 services · 3,481 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
824 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
70 |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
59 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
20 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
205 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
182 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
176 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
133 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
132 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
106 |
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.
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Wellington 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1999 at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sama's specialty?
Dr. Sama is an orthopedic surgeon in Wellington, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sama?
Dr. Sama is listed at 1395 S STATE ROAD 7 STE 410, Wellington, FL 33414. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sama?
The number on file is (561) 657-4800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sama's NPI number?
Dr. Sama's National Provider Identifier is 1457397036. 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 Dr. Sama's medical education?
Dr. Sama attended University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sama been practicing?
Dr. Sama has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sama known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sama performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sama confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sama. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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