Robert Carl Sampson, M.D.
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Robert Carl Sampson is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lowell, MA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert Carl Sampson, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 52+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1974 and has 52+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with substance use, tobacco, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 242dNPPES updated 2025-09-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.6%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
37
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
60
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
505
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $103k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — 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 (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
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.
$21 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Robert Carl Sampson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Board certified · Sep 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1974)
Mailing address
615 Elsinore Pl Ste 200, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1457
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Robert Carl Sampson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Carl Sampson for substance use counseling, follow-up consultations, anxiety counseling — no travel to Lowell 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 Robert Carl Sampson
Dr. Sampson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lowell, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 710-9877.
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 Robert Carl Sampson
Practice Location
21 George St Ste 1, Lowell, MA 01852-2228
Mailing Address
615 Elsinore Pl Ste 200, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1457
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