James Sams, M.D.
NPI 1568463800 · Family Medicine Physician · Sandusky, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Sams, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sandusky, MI (NPI 1568463800).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568463800
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301069270 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 125 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 422 | 121 |
| Omeprazole | 295 | 83 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 225 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 220 | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 212 | 66 |
| Metformin Hcl | 206 | 60 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$213 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 251 E Peck RdPeck, MI 48466-9589Phone: (810) 378-4900Fax: (810) 378-4905
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-09
- Last updated
- 2022-02-24
- Certified
- 2022-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Sams's NPI number?
- James Sams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568463800, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Sams's specialty?
- James Sams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Sams located?
- James Sams's practice location on file with NPPES is 170 Argyle Street, Sandusky, MI 48471.
- What is James Sams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Sams is (810) 648-3229.
- Does James Sams accept Medicare?
- James Sams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Sams's NPI active?
- Yes — James Sams's NPI (1568463800) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.