Samantha Kathleen Hendren, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Samantha Kathleen Hendren is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Ann Arbor, MI with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(734) 946-4000Ann Arbor, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MI can see Samantha Kathleen Hendren, MD in person in Ann Arbor or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 30+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Ann Arbor area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 10 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in MISee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Ann Arbor30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 709dNPPES updated 2024-06-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5000

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.5%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan

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

Medicare Patients

57

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

39

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

104

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $19k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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 (-5%)65%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+33%)54%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

US avg: 31.7%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$556 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Samantha Kathleen Hendren's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.85 / 1.00

High vulnerability

She 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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 13, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1633

Differs from practice location

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Samantha Kathleen Hendren

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Samantha Kathleen Hendren for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Ann Arbor 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 Samantha Kathleen Hendren

NPI records show Dr. Hendren as active with telehealth listed in Ann Arbor, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 946-4000.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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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