Sam Leon Carson, M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Patients across PA can see Sam Leon Carson, M.D. in person in Abington or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 236dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1400 Old York Rd Suite B, Abington, PA 19001-2600
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
388
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
669
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Depression.
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — 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 (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$115 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 Sam Leon Carson's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.31 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe 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.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
1400 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001-2600
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Sam Leon Carson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sam Leon Carson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Abington 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 Sam Leon Carson
Dr. Carson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Abington, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 972-1100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sam Leon Carson
Practice Location
1400 Old York Rd Suite B, Abington, PA 19001-2600
Mailing Address
1400 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001-2600
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