Samuel Lee Broffitt, M.D.
Samuel Lee Broffitt is a Family Medicine specialist based in Covington, TN with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 48 years in family medicine, Samuel Lee Broffitt, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Covington. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1995 Highway 51 S Suite 202, North Doctors Building, Covington, TN 38019-3635
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202321.88/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-61.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.31%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.7%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
224
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
191
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,155
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $188k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.30 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Mailing address
Po Box 784, Covington, TN 38019-0784
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Samuel Lee Broffitt
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samuel Lee Broffitt for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Covington 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 Samuel Lee Broffitt
Dr. Broffitt is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Covington, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 476-4526.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samuel Lee Broffitt
Practice Location
1995 Highway 51 S Suite 202, North Doctors Building, Covington, TN 38019-3635
Mailing Address
Po Box 784, Covington, TN 38019-0784
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