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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sams, Anatomic Pathologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Ralph Sams, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Sams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sams’s office at (478) 633-1891.
What languages does Dr. Sams speak?
Dr. Sams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Sams typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Sams diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sams. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Placental Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Placenta Problem
- Pregnancy Placenta Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- O4393: Unspecified placental disorder, third trimester
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Sams typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Sams performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sams. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Prostate Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Prostate
- Punch Biopsy of Prostate
- Prostate Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
Does Dr. Sams accept my insurance?
Dr. Sams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 633-1891 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sams accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sams in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Employer Direct Healthcare
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sams' office located?
What is Dr. Sams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215198908.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sams
What is Dr. Ralph Sams's specialty?
Dr. Sams is a Anatomic Pathologist near Atlanta, GA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Ralph Sams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sams is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, Northside Hospital Gwinnett which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Ralph Sams accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Sams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Sams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sams's office at (478) 633-1891 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Sams?
Please contact Dr. Sams's office at (478) 633-1891 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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