David J Samara, MD
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
David J Samara is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Jacksonville, FL with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: UROLOGY
Patients across FL can see David J Samara, MD in person in Jacksonville or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 56+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Jacksonville area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6555 Chester Ave Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32217-2279
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.62%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
399
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
473
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
31,969
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.06M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$59 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to David J Samara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501319
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With David J Samara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David J Samara for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David J Samara
Dr. Samara is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 309-6504.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David J Samara
Practice Location
6555 Chester Ave Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32217-2279
Mailing Address
6555 Chester Ave Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32217-2279
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