Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2019 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 14 |
|---|
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Dr. Nicole Samson, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Devils Lake, ND specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Nicole Samson, MD is affiliated with Altru Health System.
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.
Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.
In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.
Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 14 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Devils Lake, ND during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, blood draw and lab tests.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 25 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 76 |
| lab tests | 24 |
| preventive care | 43 |
| vaccines | 43 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Devils Lake, ND during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and X-rays.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 45 |
|---|---|
| breast procedures | 23 |
| doctor visit | 173 |
| lab tests | 97 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 12 |
| preventive care | 51 |
| thyroid function tests | 14 |
| vaccines | 12 |
| women's imaging | 23 |
| X-rays | 35 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Devils Lake, ND during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 77 |
|---|---|
| breast procedures | 20 |
| diabetes management | 21 |
| doctor visit | 176 |
| lab tests | 148 |
| preventive care | 89 |
| thyroid function tests | 20 |
| vaccines | 18 |
| women's imaging | 20 |
| X-rays | 20 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 31 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Devils Lake, ND were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and X-rays.
| blood draw | 49 |
|---|---|
| breast procedures | 21 |
| diabetes management | 21 |
| doctor visit | 94 |
| lab tests | 89 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 12 |
| preventive care | 61 |
| thyroid function tests | 17 |
| vaccines | 24 |
| women's imaging | 21 |
| X-rays | 27 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Samson, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Samson, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Nicole Samson, MD graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2016. She completed residency at Family Practice Residency Altru Family Medicine Residency Grand Forks, ND. She is certified by the Board Certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and has a state license in North Dakota.
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2016)
Residency: Family Practice Residency Altru Family Medicine Residency Grand Forks, ND
Board Certification: Board Certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Licensed In: North Dakota
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Dr. Nicole Samson's specialty is family medicine. These areas are among Dr. Samson's clinical interests: excision of skin lesion (growth or mark), joint injections, and biopsy. She is affiliated with Altru Health System. She is a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.