Samson B Ferm, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Samson B Ferm is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Cambridge, MA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(617) 864-0503Cambridge, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Samson B Ferm, MD in person in Cambridge or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 10+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Cambridge area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 261 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Cambridge10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 718dNPPES updated 2024-06-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Mount Auburn St Ste 414, Cambridge, MA 02138-5665

Fax: (617) 441-4033
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81.1%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

141

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

81

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

111

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $20k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 4, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 10 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

330 Mt Auburn St Parson 2, Cambridge, MA 02138

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Samson B Ferm

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Samson B Ferm for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cambridge 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 Samson B Ferm

Dr. Ferm is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cambridge, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 864-0503.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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