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Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: arthritis, shoulder dislocation, ACL injury, and more.

1245 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 482-2992

Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center, Providence, Dignity Health, PIH Health and Los Angeles Orthopedic Center.

Office Locations

Providence

1245 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 482-2992

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Some issues Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“A month after Renee's injury, we sat in the office of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Marc Samson, idly studying a colorful chart of sundry tendons and bones, an athlete tumbling to the ground and...”—"Knee injuries common among female athletes", Seattle Times, August 2005

“A month after Renee's injury, we sat in the office of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Marc Samson, idly studying a colorful chart of sundry tendons and bones, an athlete tumbling to the ground and...”—"Facing a common twist of fate", Los Angeles Times, May 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	288
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	644
hospital care	14
injections	288
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	95
lower extremity surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	95
musculoskeletal imaging	65
synovectomy	20
upper extremity surgery	61
X-rays	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	252
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	482
injections	252
joint surgery	46
minimally invasive procedures	46
musculoskeletal imaging	39
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	61
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	49
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	223
doctor visit	475
hip imaging	13
injections	223
musculoskeletal imaging	59
X-rays	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	49
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	28
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	293
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	521
injections	293
joint surgery	73
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	73
musculoskeletal imaging	49
synovectomy	17
upper extremity surgery	42
X-rays	49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	78
Hispanic	194
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	58
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	273
doctor visit	465
injections	273
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	48
synovectomy	13
X-rays	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	44
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	31
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	281
doctor visit	412
injections	281
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	49
synovectomy	13
X-rays	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	36
Hispanic	81
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	25
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	314
doctor visit	512
injections	314
musculoskeletal imaging	47
X-rays	47

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	54
Hispanic	88
Asian	31
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	33
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	210
doctor visit	422
injections	210
musculoskeletal imaging	48
X-rays	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	47
Hispanic	86
Asian	28
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	30
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	0
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	200
doctor visit	403
injections	200
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	48
Hispanic	77
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	24
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	451
implant surgery	11
injections	245
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	31
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	53
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	28
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	282
doctor visit	486
injections	282
musculoskeletal imaging	38
X-rays	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	47
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	23
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Angeles, CA were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	260
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	479
hip imaging	13
hospital care	14
implant surgery	11
injections	260
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	41
musculoskeletal imaging	44
synovectomy	15
upper extremity surgery	40
X-rays	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	160
Male	92

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	78
Hispanic	87
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	29
75 to 84	76
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

California Hospital Medical Center

Providence

Dignity Health

PIH Health

Los Angeles Orthopedic Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage and Health Net HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Marc Arnold Samson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.	$1,031 TRILURON $345	HYMOVIS $330	NuDyn $185	Hyalgan $149	HYM/HYN $22
Mallinckrodt LLC	$649 OFIRMEV $620	XARTEMIS XR $28
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$426 Duexis $347	PENNSAID $64	VIMOVO $15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$423 Coblation Wands $144	Dyonics Bonecutter $135	FOOTPRINT $129	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $15
Amgen Inc.	$349 EVENITY $125	Prolia $73	Repatha $26	$125
Other	$5,130 Dynasplint $282	Duexis $261	HEMOBLAST Bellows $257	XIAFLEX $182	MOVANTIK $165	Other $3,982

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,901
Education	$107

Biography

Dr. Marc Samson is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His clinical interests include forearm fracture, knee arthritis, and runner's knee (patellofemoral syndrome). Dr. Samson's professional affiliations include PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Providence, and California Hospital Medical Center. He appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dignity Health reports that Dr. Samson is accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA. He attended the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, and a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College. He has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Samson (or staff) speaks Spanish and Italian.