Maria Caridad Sam, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Maria Caridad Sam is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Winston Salem, NC with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EPILEPTOLOGISTS
Patients across NC can see Maria Caridad Sam, MD in person in Winston Salem or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2005 — over 37 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202398.3/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better62.6%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
74
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
848
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $629k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 Arthritis.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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 (+5%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
Po Box 344, Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Maria Caridad Sam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Maria Caridad Sam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Winston Salem 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 Maria Caridad Sam
NPI records show Dr. Sam as active with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 716-2255.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Maria Caridad Sam
Practice Location
Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Mailing Address
Po Box 344, Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344
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