Dr. David Samara

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 54+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. David Samara, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Saint Johns, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Medical Center, Bethesda Hospital East, Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, St Vincent's Medical Center, Uf Health Jacksonville. Dr. David Samara also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including First Coast Ltc Inc. Dr. David Samara accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (904) 265-8209 to request Dr. David Samara the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 25 State Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259-2842

Phone 1: (904) 265-8209


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name David Samara
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9032017694
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Urology

Experience

  • Over 54 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. David Samara graduated from medical school in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1679513477
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 8, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. David Samara

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. David Samara has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 54 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • First Coast Ltc Inc


Practice Locations

25 State Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259-2842
Phone: (904) 265-8209
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, March 8, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. David Samara [NPI: 1679513477]Geriatric Medicine, Urology