Muhammed Sami Saif, MD
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Muhammed Sami Saif is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Albany, NY with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Muhammed Sami Saif, MD in person in Albany or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Albany Medical College of Union University graduate since 2017, he brings 9+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1831dNPPES updated 2021-05-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
47 New Scotland Ave Department of Psychiatry, Albany, NY 12208-3412
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
127
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
131
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
650
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $47k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$591 received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Muhammed Sami Saif's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Albany Medical College
Board certified · May 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Taxonomy: 2084A0401X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2017)
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Muhammed Sami Saif
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Muhammed Sami Saif for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Albany 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 Muhammed Sami Saif
Dr. Saif is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albany, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 262-5756.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Muhammed Sami Saif
Practice Location
47 New Scotland Ave Department of Psychiatry, Albany, NY 12208-3412
Mailing Address
47 New Scotland Ave Department of Psychiatry, Albany, NY 12208-3412
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