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Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Emory University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: PET scan, CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and more.

81 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970

(978) 741-1200

Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine, MW RADIOLOGY-CRA LLC, TMC RADIOLOGY CRA LLC and MERRIMACK RADIOLOGY-CRA LLC.

Office Locations

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854

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Tufts Medicine

585 Lebanon Street
Melrose, MA 02176

(781) 979-3000

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81 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970

(978) 741-1200

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

brain imaging

MRI

By Affordability:

neck ultrasound

soft tissue ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD performed more brain imaging (neuroimaging), and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for neck ultrasound, and soft tissue ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

MRI angiogram

spine imaging

By Affordability:

cervical spine CT scan

chest CT scan

chest X-ray

CT scan

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

duplex ultrasound

head/brain CT scan

maxillofacial CT scan

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD performed more MRI angiogram (MRA), and spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal CT scan, bone density test, brain MRA, central DEXA, cervical (neck) spine CT scan, chest CT scan, chest X-ray, CT scan, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), duplex ultrasound, head/brain CT scan, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, spine CT scan, spine MRI, spine X-ray, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound 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. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	360
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	213
breast procedures	257
CT scan	390
diagnostic imaging	25
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hip imaging	88
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	85
musculoskeletal imaging	151
neck imaging	49
pelvic imaging	249
preventive care	212
spinal procedures	174
thoracic (chest) imaging	913
ultrasound (sonogram)	412
vascular procedures	114
women's imaging	290
X-rays	1466

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	426
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	217
breast procedures	224
CT scan	419
diagnostic imaging	38
hip imaging	88
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	136
musculoskeletal imaging	181
neck imaging	95
pelvic imaging	247
preventive care	166
spinal procedures	170
thoracic (chest) imaging	929
ultrasound (sonogram)	567
vascular procedures	147
women's imaging	260
X-rays	1408

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	843
Female	1513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1988
Black	32
Hispanic	207
Asian	103
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	815
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	335
Less than 65	651

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	394
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	278
breast procedures	351
CT scan	467
diagnostic imaging	42
hip imaging	78
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	199
musculoskeletal imaging	147
neck imaging	95
pelvic imaging	230
preventive care	282
spinal procedures	254
thoracic (chest) imaging	816
ultrasound (sonogram)	466
vascular procedures	112
women's imaging	377
X-rays	1365

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	819
Female	1489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1937
Black	42
Hispanic	203
Asian	106
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	873
From 75 to 84	542
85 and over	289
Less than 65	604

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	346
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	271
breast procedures	275
CT scan	405
diagnostic imaging	14
hip imaging	83
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	302
musculoskeletal imaging	157
neck imaging	75
pelvic imaging	223
preventive care	231
spinal procedures	278
thoracic (chest) imaging	843
ultrasound (sonogram)	382
vascular procedures	115
women's imaging	290
X-rays	1311

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1756
Female	3052

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4008
Black	72
Hispanic	424
Asian	238
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1824
From 75 to 84	1180
85 and over	638
Less than 65	1166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	399
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	370
breast procedures	363
CT scan	464
diagnostic imaging	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	342
musculoskeletal imaging	114
neck imaging	87
pelvic imaging	214
preventive care	234
spinal procedures	294
thoracic (chest) imaging	981
ultrasound (sonogram)	532
vascular procedures	105
women's imaging	389
X-rays	1418

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1000
Female	1720

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2242
Black	36
Hispanic	277
Asian	133
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1013
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	313
Less than 65	752

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	344
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	275
breast procedures	321
CT scan	423
diagnostic imaging	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	324
musculoskeletal imaging	112
neck imaging	73
pelvic imaging	205
preventive care	208
spinal procedures	318
thoracic (chest) imaging	940
ultrasound (sonogram)	418
vascular procedures	47
women's imaging	341
X-rays	1347

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	893
Female	1577

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2036
Black	44
Hispanic	221
Asian	136
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	973
From 75 to 84	643
85 and over	335
Less than 65	519

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2018 were X-rays, CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	299
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	432
breast procedures	345
CT scan	515
diagnostic imaging	45
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	445
musculoskeletal imaging	188
neck imaging	104
pelvic imaging	152
preventive care	224
spinal procedures	330
thoracic (chest) imaging	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	355
vascular procedures	53
women's imaging	345
X-rays	525

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	859
Female	1543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1972
Black	0
Hispanic	248
Asian	111
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	909
From 75 to 84	648
85 and over	270
Less than 65	575

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2019 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	305
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	499
breast procedures	145
CT scan	598
diagnostic imaging	13
eye procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	612
musculoskeletal imaging	227
neck imaging	62
pelvic imaging	184
preventive care	122
spinal procedures	446
thoracic (chest) imaging	211
ultrasound (sonogram)	304
vascular procedures	84
women's imaging	145
X-rays	483

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1005
Female	1725

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2245
Black	0
Hispanic	258
Asian	143
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	995
From 75 to 84	802
85 and over	333
Less than 65	600

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2020 were CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	213
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	449
breast procedures	107
CT scan	535
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	506
musculoskeletal imaging	167
neck imaging	60
pelvic imaging	143
preventive care	137
spinal procedures	362
thoracic (chest) imaging	180
ultrasound (sonogram)	164
vascular procedures	72
women's imaging	107
X-rays	381

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	895
Female	1378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1877
Black	22
Hispanic	224
Asian	112
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	880
From 75 to 84	668
85 and over	267
Less than 65	458

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2021 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	234
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	424
breast procedures	250
CT scan	473
diagnostic imaging	45
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	496
musculoskeletal imaging	87
neck imaging	76
pelvic imaging	170
preventive care	129
spinal procedures	369
thoracic (chest) imaging	115
ultrasound (sonogram)	253
vascular procedures	80
women's imaging	250
X-rays	338

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	796
Female	1353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1777
Black	31
Hispanic	200
Asian	108
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	852
From 75 to 84	621
85 and over	281
Less than 65	395

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA during 2022 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	237
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	616
breast procedures	289
CT scan	539
diagnostic imaging	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	746
musculoskeletal imaging	138
neck imaging	111
pelvic imaging	157
preventive care	170
spinal procedures	465
thoracic (chest) imaging	170
ultrasound (sonogram)	291
vascular procedures	133
women's imaging	300
X-rays	476

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1021
Female	1702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2324
Black	0
Hispanic	197
Asian	101
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1085
From 75 to 84	851
85 and over	362
Less than 65	425

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lowell, MA were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

abdominal imaging	323
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	367
breast procedures	266
CT scan	475
diagnostic imaging	37
eye procedures	11
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hip imaging	84
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	381
musculoskeletal imaging	151
neck imaging	80
pelvic imaging	197
preventive care	192
spinal procedures	314
thoracic (chest) imaging	564
ultrasound (sonogram)	376
vascular procedures	96
women's imaging	281
X-rays	956

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	898
Female	1550

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	117
Non-Hispanic White	2036
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	223
Other	27

**Age**
75 to 84	650
85 and over	311
Less than 65	558
65 to 74	929

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samuel C. Tong, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

MW RADIOLOGY-CRA LLC

TMC RADIOLOGY CRA LLC

MERRIMACK RADIOLOGY-CRA LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$115 PYLARIFY $115
GE Healthcare	$94 $94

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$115
Gift	$94

Biography

Dr. Samuel Tong is a specialist in diagnostic radiology. He works in Salem, MA, Lowell, MA, and Melrose, MA. These areas are among his clinical interests: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging, and CT scan. He is affiliated with Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine reports that Dr. Tong is closed to new patients at this time. Dr. Tong's education and training includes medical school at Emory University School of Medicine and residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.