Susan Coutinho Vieira-Candela, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant

Susan Coutinho Vieira-Candela is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in Salisbury, MD with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(410) 546-1353Salisbury, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MD can see Susan Coutinho Vieira-Candela, PA in person in Salisbury or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Salisbury area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 E Carroll St, Salisbury, MD 21801-5422

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

17.79%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)

17.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

179

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

99

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

298

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $15k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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 Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+34%)66%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+26%)56%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+29%)51%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+28%)50%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$270 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Susan Coutinho Vieira-Candela's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AS0400X

Virtual Medical Care With Susan Coutinho Vieira-Candela

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Susan Coutinho Vieira-Candela for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Salisbury 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 Susan Coutinho Vieira-Candela

Dr. Vieira-Candela is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salisbury, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 546-1353.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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