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Dr. Ramin Sam, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1790794873
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.5 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1901 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 606123714
(312) 864-6000
fax (312) 864-9569 - Mailing address
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752 Stonewall CT
Schaumburg, IL 601731900
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036-098359
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790794873. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
826
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$189,907
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 279 | 39 | $406 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 269 | 87 | $90 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 94 | 39 | $81 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 86 | 32 | $339 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 35 | 31 | $197 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 32 | 18 | $135 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 31 | 28 | $147 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 62 peers in Chicago Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,571
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 1 | $3,000.00 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 8 | $1,369.26 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $111.15 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $90.23 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
757
Patients
200
Total drug cost
$328,119
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 133 | 47 | $2,411 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 76 | 28 | $1,681 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 74 | 14 | $66,036 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 72 | 22 | $1,444 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 54 | 17 | $1,345 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 53 | 16 | $1,664 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 40 | 18 | $1,251 |
| Renvela (Sevelamer Carbonate) | Brand | 40 | 11 | $128,001 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 33 | 12 | $738 |
| Cinacalcet Hcl | Generic | 33 | 0 | $28,375 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ramin Sam's medical specialty?
Dr. Ramin Sam practices Nephrology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Ramin Sam practice?
Dr. Ramin Sam practices at 1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606123714. Office phone: 3128646000.
What is Dr. Ramin Sam's NPI?
Dr. Ramin Sam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790794873, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ramin Sam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ramin Sam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ramin Sam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.