Samar Chamas, MD
Samar Chamas is a Family Medicine specialist based in Detroit, MI with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Samar Chamas, MD has practiced family medicine for 11+ years, working in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Detroit area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1800dNPPES updated 2021-06-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
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 = better2.99%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
2.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.1%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
183
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
793
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,290
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.08M
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.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
11 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
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Samar Chamas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samar Chamas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Detroit 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 Samar Chamas
NPI records show Dr. Chamas as active with telehealth listed in Detroit, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (313) 874-5378.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samar Chamas
Practice Location
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-2608
Mailing Address
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-2608
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