Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sams, Family Medicine Specialist in Fayetteville, GA?
Dr. Ferrol Sams, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sams completed his residency at Willford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Sams is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sams’s office at (770) 460-4285.
Where did Dr. Sams go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Willford Hall Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Sams speak?
Dr. Sams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sams treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Sams perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ferrol Sams may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sams' office.
Does Dr. Sams accept my insurance?
Dr. Sams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 460-4285 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sams accept in Fayetteville, GA?
Dr. Sams in Fayetteville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sams' office located?
Dr. Ferrol Sams' Primary Practice
101 Yorktown Dr Ste 100
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-4285
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 1477603553.
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. Ferrol Sams's specialty?
Dr. Sams is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fayetteville, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Sams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ferrol Sams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sams is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 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 Ferrol Sams accepting new patients in Fayetteville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ferrol Sams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ferrol Sams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sams's office at (770) 460-4285 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ferrol Sams?
Please contact Dr. Sams's office at (770) 460-4285 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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