Olai Sam, MD
NPI 1578659173 · Family Medicine Physician · Cohoes, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Olai Sam, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cohoes, NY (NPI 1578659173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578659173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 211085 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
310 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 171 | $60 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 63 | $38 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 38 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $59 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 13 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 353 | 121 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 269 | 69 |
| Lisinopril | 264 | 84 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 239 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 160 | 48 |
| Omeprazole | 155 | 49 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 1 record (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)
- 55 Mohawk St Ste 105Cohoes, NY 12047-2600Phone: (518) 235-7282Fax: (518) 235-4274
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2021-05-11
- Certified
- 2021-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Olai Sam's NPI number?
- Olai Sam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578659173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Olai Sam's specialty?
- Olai Sam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Olai Sam located?
- Olai Sam's practice location on file with NPPES is 95 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047.
- What is Olai Sam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Olai Sam is (518) 235-7282.
- Does Olai Sam accept Medicare?
- Olai Sam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Olai Sam's NPI active?
- Yes — Olai Sam's NPI (1578659173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.