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Dr. Gina Sam, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Tufts University School of Medicine (2003)

2300 Manchester Expressway Suite A201
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 320-2766

Dr. Gina Sam, MD is a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Gina Sam, MD is affiliated with ST FRANCIS PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC and Gina Sam, MD/MPH, PC.

Office Locations

2300 Manchester Expressway Suite A201
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 320-2766

(706) 250-5675

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800 2nd Avenue 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017

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633 3rd Avenue Room 9b
New York, NY 10017

(917) 513-9410

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“Georges Berges attends Dr. Gina Sam's Resident Magazine Cover Party at Georges Berges Gallery in New York City on Sept. 20, 2018.”—"Art dealer reveals Hunter Biden knew 'sugar brother' was top buyer, making WH ethics pledge a 'sham': Comer", Yahoo News, January 2024

“Dr. Gina Sam, a gastroenterologist in New York City, told WBAL-TV in Baltimore that the drink may not fix your stomach...”—"Should you drink ginger ale when you're sick? Here's what experts say", Desert News, January 2019

“"You then become addicted to that feeling, so every time you eat it you want to eat more," explains Gina Sam, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Center at The Mount Sinai...”—"What happens to your body when you binge on sugar", Fox News, December 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and methane breath test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hospital care	28
hydrogen breath test	20
inpatient care	28
manometry	17
methane breath test	20
minimally invasive procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	29
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	16
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	142
gastrointestinal procedures	101
hospital care	37
hydrogen breath test	16
inpatient care	37
manometry	42
methane breath test	16
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	39
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	16
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, complementary or alternative therapy, manometry and methane breath test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	32
complementary or alternative therapy	75
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	159
hospital care	30
hydrogen breath test	42
inpatient care	30
manometry	69
methane breath test	42
minimally invasive procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	30
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	22
complementary or alternative therapy	48
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	174
hospital care	63
hydrogen breath test	25
inpatient care	63
manometry	64
methane breath test	25
minimally invasive procedures	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	63
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	15
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2018 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
nursing home care	68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	40
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	12
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2018 were diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	75
Dementia	67
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2019 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
nursing home care	473

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	122
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	49
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2019 were diabetes, hypertension, dementia and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	75
Dementia	68
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2020 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111
nursing home care	962

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	213
Hispanic	147
Asian	24
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	90
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2020 were diabetes, hypertension, dementia and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	75
Dementia	67
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	217
gastrointestinal procedures	97
minimally invasive procedures	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	48
gastrointestinal procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gina Sam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gina Sam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA were nursing home care, gastrointestinal procedures, complementary or alternative therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

anorectal procedures	23
complementary or alternative therapy	61
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	102
gastrointestinal procedures	102
hospital care	35
hydrogen breath test	25
inpatient care	35
manometry	48
methane breath test	25
minimally invasive procedures	49
nursing home care	501
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	60
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	103
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	37
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	22
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	28

Education & Training

Dr. Gina Sam, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2003. She has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (2003)

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gina Sam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ST FRANCIS PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC

Gina Sam, MD/MPH, PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gina Sam, MD has an average of 1.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gina Sam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, GA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$10,620 VIBERZI $10,403	LINZESS $11	$206
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$8,579 XIFAXAN $8,579
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc	$416 Trulance $416
AbbVie, Inc.	$362 Viekira $120	Mavyret $119	Humira $109	Creon $13
Gilead Sciences Inc	$318 Epclusa $125	$193
Other	$1,061 Lotronex $180	AMITIZA $114	INCIVEK $105	ZEPOSIA $97	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $95	Other $470

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$12,025
Food and Beverage	$3,259
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$3,000
Travel and Lodging	$2,511
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500
Other	$59

Biography

Dr. Gina Sam works as an adult gastroenterology. She has a 2.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Sam has received professional recognition including the following: New York Rising Stars.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Sam, MD From 2013 - 2023

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