Samara Touchton, FNP
Samara Touchton is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Ithaca, NY with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Samara Touchton, FNP has practiced nursing for 11+ years, working in independent practice. She has been in practice for 11+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.22/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1301 Trumansburg Rd Suite P, Ithaca, NY 14850-1397
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.
MIPS Score
202395.22/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.67%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
5.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
49
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
122
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
688
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $105k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension.
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Samara Touchton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
307 Barrows St, Groton, NY 13073-1309
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Samara Touchton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samara Touchton for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Ithaca 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 Samara Touchton
NPI records show Dr. Touchton as active with telehealth listed in Ithaca, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 277-2365.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samara Touchton
Practice Location
1301 Trumansburg Rd Suite P, Ithaca, NY 14850-1397
Mailing Address
307 Barrows St, Groton, NY 13073-1309
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