Samar Mahmood, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Samar Mahmood, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 35+ years, working in group practice. With 35+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Dekalb area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2612dNPPES updated 2019-03-12 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12 Healh Services Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
101
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
166
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,055
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $573k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$840 received from industry
36 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Samar Mahmood's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
12 Health Services Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115-9637
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Samar Mahmood
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samar Mahmood for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Dekalb 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 Mahmood
Dr. Mahmood is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dekalb, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (815) 756-4875.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samar Mahmood
Practice Location
12 Healh Services Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115
Mailing Address
12 Health Services Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115-9637
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