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Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Atlanta, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
278
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.1/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$35.83
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.1/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 278 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.1/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
278
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$35.83
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2015

NPI 1922471234

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

278 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

78.1/100 5 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Physician Assistant share within Georgia

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.1/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 78.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.1%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 78.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding MMS, PA-C credentials at 3200 DOWNWOOD CIR NW STE 700, Atlanta, GA, 30327, with a listed phone of (678) 732-1389. NPI 1922471234 was issued on 11/09/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sams most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 278 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 111 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.1, Cost 67.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3200 DOWNWOOD CIR NW STE 700
Atlanta, GA 30327

Provider Details

NPI 1922471234
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials MMS, PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/09/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.1417
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.1318
Quality
67.8406
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC
Atlanta, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$36

Largest payer

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 278 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

278
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
312
Total Day Supply
7,259
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$151
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
59

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
52
Methylprednisolone
24
Meloxicam
21
Amoxicillin
20
Cefadroxil
20
Ibuprofen
19
Celecoxib
17
Naproxen
14
Furosemide
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's 278 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sams.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's specialty?
Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. Credentials: MMS, PA-C.
How much does Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C wrote 278 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
What is Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.1/100 (Quality: 60.1, Cost: 67.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C located?
Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C is located at 3200 DOWNWOOD CIR NW STE 700, Atlanta, GA, 30327. Phone: (678) 732-1389.
What is Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's NPI number?
Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922471234, issued on 11/09/2015.
Does Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $151 in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Methylprednisolone, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C accept Medicare?
Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 278 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's credentials?
Christin Sams, MMS, PA-C's NPI is 1922471234 with credentials MMS, PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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