Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Samaan, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Fairfield, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Samaan from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Samaan
Dr. Robert Samaan is an internal medicine specialist in Fairfield, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Samaan performed 2,874 Medicare services across 1,556 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Samaan received a total of $12,161 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1009 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Samaan is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in OH
$12,161 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,874
Medicare services
Top 5% in OH for internal medicine
1,556
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~144 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
891 | $56 | $115 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
408 | $80 | $149 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
181 | $33 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
177 | $29 | $35 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
164 | $9 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
147 | $122 | $130 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
140 | $4 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
140 | $9 | $16 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
114 | $1 | $14 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
82 | $2 | $5 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
72 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
72 | $5 | $15 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
65 | $9 | $35 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
59 | $35 | $55 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
54 | $16 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
26 | $114 | $250 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
21 | $25 | $26 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
19 | $209 | $300 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $96 | $180 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
15 | $270 | $275 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $142 | $159 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,161
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,737/year across 7 years
Top 7% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
1,009
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,161 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,206
2023
$1,298
2022
$1,180
2021
$1,477
2020
$2,006
2019
$2,264
2018
$2,730
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$209
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$200
PFIZER INC.
$197
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$193
Amgen Inc.
$69
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$39
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$32
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$29
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Corcept Therapeutics
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 50.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,732
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,352
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$990
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$866
Novo Nordisk Inc
$786
Amgen Inc.
$751
PFIZER INC.
$706
Lilly USA, LLC
$653
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$558
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$408
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$403
AbbVie Inc.
$268
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$232
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$209
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$190
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$171
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$159
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$147
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$90
Exact Sciences Corporation
$86
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Relypsa, Inc.
$68
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$68
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$64
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$60
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$55
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$44
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Mannkind Corporation
$36
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$35
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$27
Eisai Inc.
$24
Corcept Therapeutics
$21
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Phadia US Inc.
$15
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$15
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$12
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Abbott Laboratories
$11
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,133
Per 100K population
290.6
County median income
$81,194
Nearest hospital
MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Samaan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of OH peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Samaan experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Samaan performed 891 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Samaan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Samaan received a total of $12,161 from 49 companies across 1,009 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Samaan's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Fairfield?
Dr. Samaan's average Medicare payment per service is $47. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Samaan) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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