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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sam, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Nader Sam, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sam is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sam’s office at (515) 643-4622.
What languages does Dr. Sam speak?
Dr. Sam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sam typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sam 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. Sam. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sam typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nader Sam may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Sam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 643-4622 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sam accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sam in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Not Specified
Other Health Care Provider
Quest
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sam's office located?
What is Dr. Sam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780813808.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sam
What is Dr. Nader Sam's specialty?
Dr. Sam is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Nader Sam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sam is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Nader Sam accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nader Sam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nader Sam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (515) 643-4622 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nader Sam?
Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (515) 643-4622 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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