Quick answers
- Does James L. Sams accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Sams accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is James L. Sams's NPI number?
- 1568463800. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James L. Sams works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Sams at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Deckerville Community HospitalDeckerville, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231311
- Marlette Regional HospitalMarlette, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231330
- McKenzie Health SystemSandusky, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231314
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Sams is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Argyle St, Suite 3Sandusky, MI 48471 (810) 648‑6162
- 115 N Delaware StSandusky, MI 48471 (810) 648‑6114
- 120 Delaware StSandusky, MI 48471
- 306 S Washington Ave, Suite 600Royal Oak, MI 48067 (860) 335‑5064
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Sams as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sciometrix LLC65 clinicians in the group
- McKenzie Memorial Hospital29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Sandusky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sandusky, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sciometrix LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568463800 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians