Salih Samo, M.D.
Salih Samo, M.D. specializes in hospitalist, serving patients in Chicago, IL in independent practice. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.89/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 944dNPPES updated 2023-10-05 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.89/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
395
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
262
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
572
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $25k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — 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 (+10%) — 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 (+9%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$136.4k received from industry
163 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Salih Samo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 4, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
338 Custer Ave Apt 6, Evanston, IL 60202-3432
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Salih Samo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Salih Samo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Salih Samo
NPI records show Dr. Samo as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 997-9233.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Salih Samo
Practice Location
211 E Ontario St 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611-3468
Mailing Address
338 Custer Ave Apt 6, Evanston, IL 60202-3432
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