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Dr. Christine Sam, MD

Tampa, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sam, Medical Oncologist in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Christine Sam, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sam’s office at (813) 449-8618.

    What languages does Dr. Sam speak?

    Dr. Sam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sam typically treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    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:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sam typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sam 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. 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:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Dietitian Re-assessment
    • Nutritional Counseling Session
    • Diet and Health Review
    • Dietary Counseling
    • Nutritional Assessment
    • Registered Dietitian Consultation

    CPT Codes:

    • 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
    • 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes

    Does Dr. Sam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 449-8618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sam accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Sam in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sam's office located?

    Dr. Christine Sam's Primary Practice

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr

    Tampa, FL 33612

    (813) 449-8618

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    Dr. Christine Sam's Practice 2

    252 Harbor Village Ln

    Apollo Beach, FL 33572

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    What hospitals are Dr. Sam affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Sam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus,Tampa, FL
    Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Gulf,Port St Joe, FL
    Adventhealth Carrollwood,Tampa, FL
    Adventhealth Orlando,Orlando, FL

    What is Dr. Sam's NPI number?A 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 1740543362.

    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. Christine Sam's specialty?

    What does a Medical Oncologist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.

    Is Dr. Christine Sam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sam is affiliated with Adventhealth Tampa, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm 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

    When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Christine Sam accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Sam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Sam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (813) 449-8618 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christine Sam?

    Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (813) 449-8618 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sam's office located?

    Dr. Sam's offices are located in Tampa, FL and Apollo Beach, FL.