Samantha M Swords, MD
Samantha M Swords, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Fulton, MD. A Florida State University College of Medicine graduate since 2014, she brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.79/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 806dNPPES updated 2024-02-20 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202386.79/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
119
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
166
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
408
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $45k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Samantha M Swords's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Florida State University College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 19, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
12 years in practice
Established
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
Education & Training
Florida State University College of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
6201 Greenleigh Ave, Middle River, MD 21220-2004
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Samantha M Swords
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samantha M Swords for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fulton 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 M Swords
Dr. Swords is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fulton, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (240) 459-1800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samantha M Swords
Practice Location
8115 Maple Lawn Blvd, Fulton, MD 20759-2681
Mailing Address
6201 Greenleigh Ave, Middle River, MD 21220-2004
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