Samantha Cruz Pecson, D.O.

Family Medicine

(209) 564-3513Merced, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Samantha Cruz Pecson, D.O. has practiced family medicine for 16+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 16+ years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Merced16+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1596dNPPES updated 2021-12-22 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

315 Mercy Ave Suite 301, Merced, CA 95340-8363

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.32%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)

2.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

11

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

353

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,190

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $138k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 220015

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Samantha Cruz Pecson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Samantha Cruz Pecson for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Merced 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 Cruz Pecson

NPI records show Dr. Pecson as active with telehealth listed in Merced, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (209) 564-3513.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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