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Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD

(989 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Professional interests include: spine surgery procedures

535 East 70 Street
New York, NY 10021

(212) 606-1122

Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD is a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Hospital for Special Surgery.

Office Locations

1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902

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523 East 72nd Street 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021

(212) 606-1946

(212) 472-1486

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535 East 70 Street
New York, NY 10021

(212) 606-1122

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

nerve decompression surgery

nerve surgery

open lumbar plexus decompression

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

By Affordability:

360-degree lumbar fusion

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

anterior spinal fusion

arthrodesis

decompression surgery

decompressive laminectomy

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lateral interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar decompression

lumbar fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar laminectomy

lumbar spine surgery

minimally invasive spinal fusion

minimally invasive spine surgery

minimally invasive surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

open surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

posterior spinal fusion

posterolateral lumbar fusion

spinal decompression

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spinal instrumentation

spine surgery procedures

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, nerve decompression surgery, nerve surgery, open lumbar plexus decompression, spinal decompression surgery, and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for 360-degree lumbar fusion, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), anterior spinal fusion, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), decompression surgery, decompressive laminectomy, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy, interbody fusion, lamina procedures, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lateral interbody fusion, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar decompression, lumbar fusion, lumbar interbody fusion, lumbar laminectomy, lumbar spine surgery, minimally invasive spinal fusion, minimally invasive spine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, open surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, posterior spinal fusion, posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF), spinal decompression, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates), and spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lumbar interbody fusion

In 2024, Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD performed more lumbar interbody fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	13
bone marrow tests	13
decompression surgery	64
doctor visit	450
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	64
open surgery	12
spinal procedures	77

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	27
bone marrow tests	27
decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	374
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve procedures	78
open surgery	16
spinal procedures	125

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	11
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	59
doctor visit	437
nerve procedures	59
spinal procedures	83

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	15
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
aspiration	39
bone marrow tests	39
decompression surgery	116
doctor visit	506
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	116
open surgery	23
spinal procedures	144

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	732
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	36
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
aspiration	41
bone marrow tests	41
decompression surgery	107
doctor visit	535
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	107
spinal procedures	184

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	21
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	55
aspiration	51
bone marrow tests	51
decompression surgery	111
doctor visit	626
minimally invasive procedures	21
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	111
spinal procedures	225

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	18
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
decompression surgery	82
doctor visit	558
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve procedures	82
spinal procedures	162

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	17
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	51
decompression surgery	100
doctor visit	543
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	100
spinal procedures	204

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	53
decompression surgery	86
doctor visit	373
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	86
spinal procedures	181

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	23
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	38
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	525
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	72
spinal procedures	113

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	21
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	451
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	67
spinal procedures	115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	21
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2023 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	54
decompression surgery	91
doctor visit	458
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	91
open surgery	17
spinal procedures	173

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT during 2024 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
decompression surgery	79
doctor visit	354
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	79
open surgery	33
spinal procedures	118

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Stamford, CT were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
aspiration	34
bone marrow tests	34
decompression surgery	85
doctor visit	476
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	85
open surgery	20
spinal procedures	146

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	349
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	144
85 and over	17
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	208

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	20
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 989 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stamford, CT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ortho Development Corporation	$325,975 Pagoda $258,221	Integrated Spine System $30,343	Spinal Rod $25,343	ISS $645	Pisces Spinal System $275	Other $11,148
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$301,449 COUGAR $83,829	T-PAL $82,926	EXPEDIUM $45,174	CONCORDE $43,929	LIFENET VIVIGEN $19,053	Other $26,537
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$245,813 Spine $61,014	COUGAR $19,510	MIS#LATERAL $14,239	EXPEDIUM $7,032	MIS $1,569	Other $142,448
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$127,325 Spine $89,855	EXPEDIUM $18,267	BRAINLAB $10,848	TPAL $8,263	VIPER $92
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$84,031 CONDUIT $15,561	COUGAR $5,928	T-PAL $5,278	$57,264
Other	$237,341 MAGNETOS $43,973	X-PAC $12,599	Spine-None $11,625	Idys-LLIF 3DTi $10,548	Idys-ALIF ZP $10,394	Other $148,203

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$567,150
Royalty or License	$425,667
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$180,612
Travel and Lodging	$116,649
Food and Beverage	$24,285
Other	$7,569

Research Payments

Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD has received 20 research payments totaling $151,749.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Andrew A. Sama, MD.

Paradigm Spine, LLC	2015	$202,335.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2013	$170,222.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2014	$166,180.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2016	$150,460.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Centinel Spine, LLC	2025	$150,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity
Centinel Spine, LLC	2024	$150,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity
Centinel Spine, LLC	2023	$150,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity
Centinel Spine, LLC	2022	$150,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity
Centinel Spine, LLC	2021	$150,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity
Centinel Spine, LLC	2020	$150,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity
Small Bone Innovations Inc.	2013	$65,261.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2018	$35,257.12	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2017	$35,257.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Expanding Innovations, Inc.	2025	$12,598.30	Physician Covered Recipient	None
Expanding Innovations, Inc.	2024	$2,849.60	Physician Covered Recipient	None

Biography

Dr. Andrew Sama specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Sama include spine surgery procedures. Dr. Sama is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He graduated from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Sama include: New York Super Doctors; Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2014-2022; and Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2012-2020. He is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery.