Samuel So, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Samuel So is a Surgery specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Samuel So, M.D., F.A.C.S. runs an independent surgery specialist practice in Palo Alto, CA. He has been in practice for 48+ years. A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better53%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-29.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
15
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
13
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
66
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $48k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 26, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Surgery Care With Samuel So
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samuel So for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Palo Alto 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 So
Dr. So is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2200
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