Quick answers
- Does Christie Sams accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christie 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Christie Sams see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 215 services for Christie Sams. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christie Sams's NPI number?
- 1649887118. 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 Christie Sams, 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 patients | 39 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 215 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)109 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)91 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 cholesterol64%
- Diabetes62%
- Heart failure56%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
- Atrial fibrillation54%
Hospitals where Christie Sams works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christie 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.
- Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110079
Practice locations
Addresses where Christie Sams is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SEAtlanta, GA 30303 (404) 616‑8880
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christie Sams as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation376 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649887118 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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