Sam Joseph Lubner, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Sam Joseph Lubner is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Madison, WI with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(608) 265-1700Madison, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sam Joseph Lubner, MD has practiced internal medicine for 23+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 122 Internal Medicine providers in WISee all Internal Medicine in Madison23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1970dNPPES updated 2020-12-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

33.23%

Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+28.1 pts)

33.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.5%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Wisconsin

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

184

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

90

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

632

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $514k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

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.

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, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+37%)58%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-21%)28%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$122 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Sam Joseph Lubner's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2003

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. Board certified · Dec 29, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in MadisonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 2003)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7974 Uw Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562-5531

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Sam Joseph Lubner

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sam Joseph Lubner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Madison 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 Joseph Lubner

Dr. Lubner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Madison, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 265-1700.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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