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Neurology

Samantha L. Willford, MD

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Summary

Dr. Samantha L. Willford, MD is a neurologist at 1 Essex Ctr Dr, Peabody, MA 01960. Phone: (978) 538-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Samantha L. Willford had 127 Original Medicare patients and 305 services. NPI 1649733775. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Samantha L. Willford, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Samantha L. Willford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha L. Willford 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.
How many Medicare patients does Samantha L. Willford see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 305 services for Samantha L. Willford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Samantha L. Willford's NPI number?
1649733775. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Samantha L. Willford, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients127
Services billed to Medicare305
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)66 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)60 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)53 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)23 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)15 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Anxiety45%
  • Depression35%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Samantha L. Willford works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samantha L. Willford 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.

  • Anna Jaques HospitalNewburyport, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220029
  • Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
  • Northeast Hospital CorporationBeverly, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220033
  • Winchester HospitalWinchester, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220105

Practice locations

Addresses where Samantha L. Willford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1 Essex Ctr DrPeabody, MA 01960 (978) 538‑4000
  • 29 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01805
  • 41 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01805

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Samantha L. Willford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lahey Clinic Inc1,381 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Neurology doctors in Massachusetts →

Other neurologists in Peabody

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Peabody, MA — not a recommendation.

All neurologists in Peabody →

Other clinicians in Lahey Clinic Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649733775
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians