Melinda Sams, L.C.S.W.

Clinical Social Worker

Melinda Sams is a Clinical Social Worker based in Jasper, IN with over 20 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(812) 996-5780Jasper, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Melinda Sams, L.C.S.W. has been part of the Jasper medical community since 2013 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 20+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

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Older · 1353dNPPES updated 2022-09-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

721 W 13th St Ste 121, Jasper, IN 47546-1856

Fax: (812) 996-5784
Patient Condition Panel

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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Depression
75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 7, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

Taxonomy: 1041C0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

800 W 9th St, Jasper, IN 47546-2516

Differs from practice location

Virtual Social Work Care With Melinda Sams

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Melinda Sams for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Jasper required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Melinda Sams

Dr. Sams is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jasper, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (812) 996-5780.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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