Samuel K Tsappidi, MD
Neurocritical Care Psychiatry & Neurology
Samuel K Tsappidi is a Neurocritical Care Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Augusta, GA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEUROLOGY
With over 28 years in psychiatry & neurology, Samuel K Tsappidi, MD is a long-established neurocritical care psychiatry & neurology specialist in Augusta. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 28 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1120 15th St # Bi-3076, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better60%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-22.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
91
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
19
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
55
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 Stroke / TIA.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15.5k received from industry
45 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Samuel K Tsappidi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
28 years in practice
Experienced
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Taxonomy: 2084A2900X
Virtual Neurocritical Care Care With Samuel K Tsappidi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samuel K Tsappidi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Augusta 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 K Tsappidi
NPI records show Dr. Tsappidi as active with telehealth listed in Augusta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 721-1886.
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 Samuel K Tsappidi
Practice Location
1120 15th St # Bi-3076, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address
1120 15th St # Bi-3076, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
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