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Dr. David Samara, MD
Geriatric Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Jacksonville, FL
49 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samara, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. David Samara, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Samara completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Urology; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, General Surgery. Dr. Samara is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samara’s office at (904) 265-8209.
Where did Dr. Samara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Urology; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, General Surgery | Mayo Clinic Rochester
Is Dr. Samara board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Samara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Samara speak?
Dr. Samara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Samara treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Samara 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. Samara. 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:
- Profound Intellectual Disability
- Moderate Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Severe developmental delay
- Profound cognitive impairment
- Moderate developmental delay
- Moderate cognitive impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F73: Profound intellectual disabilities
- F71: Moderate intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- Intellectual Disability
- Severe Intellectual Disability
- Mild Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Cognitive Impairment
- Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (General)
- Severe Cognitive Impairment
- Profound Developmental Delay
- Significant Intellectual Impairment
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mild Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (Intellectual)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities
- F72: Severe intellectual disabilities
- F70: Mild intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
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
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Which procedures does Dr. Samara perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Samara may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Samara's office.
Does Dr. Samara accept my insurance?
Dr. Samara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 265-8209 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samara accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Samara in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareCentrix
Centene
Florida Community Care
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Florida
United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Samara's office located?
Dr. David Samara's Primary Practice
6555 Chester Ave Ste 1
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 265-8209
What is Dr. Samara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679513477.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samara
What is Dr. David Samara's specialty?
Dr. Samara is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Jacksonville, FL. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Samara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Samara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samara is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is David Samara accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. David Samara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Samara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samara's office at (904) 265-8209 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Samara?
Please contact Dr. Samara's office at (904) 265-8209 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Samara have?
Dr. David Samara is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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