Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ralph Sams, MD

Anatomic Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Atlanta, GA

  • NPI 1215198908
  • MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Johnson Ferry RD
Atlanta, GA 303421606
(478) 633-1891
Mailing address
3300 Buckeye RD Ste 178
Atlanta, GA 303414232

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 14, 2019
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #68947

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215198908. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,037
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$81,452
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 576 129 $27
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 559 296 $36
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 235 141 $80
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 233 165 $33
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88 78 $11
88361 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, using computer-assisted technology 59 16 $42
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 47 46 $140
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site 39 38 $60
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 36 24 $12
88334 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, each additional site 36 27 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ralph Sams's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Sams practices Anatomic Pathology Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Where does Dr. Ralph Sams practice?
Dr. Ralph Sams practices at 1000 Johnson Ferry RD, Atlanta, GA 303421606. Office phone: 4786331891.
What is Dr. Ralph Sams's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Sams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215198908, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Sams accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Ralph Sams does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Sams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.