Summary

Dr. James Sams performs breast cancer screening, scintimammography, and mammograms, and sees patients for dense breasts. He practices internal medicine and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Sams is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital and completed his residency at SC Medical Center and his medical education at Emory University School of Medicine. He sees patients in Fayetteville, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Greenville, South Carolina.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 47 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Sc Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Compton Sams has 4 locations

Piedmont Fayette Hospital

1255 Highway 54 WFayetteville, GA 30214

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

1968 Peachtree Rd NwAtlanta, GA 30309

Bon Secours Saint Francis Downtown

1 Saint Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601

Saint Francis Eastside

125 Commonwealth DrGreenville, SC 29615

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47 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Russian Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Fayetteville , GAAtlanta , GALyons , COMesquite , TX
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: M Gorky Donetsk National Medical University Faculty Of General Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Compton Sams

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Compton Sams has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Compton Sams has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr. James Compton Sams holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Sc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Sams' NPI number is 1588714653.

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Dr. James Sams speaks English.
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Where is Dr. James Sams's office located?
Dr. James Sams's office is located at 1255 Highway 54 W, Fayetteville, GA, 30214.

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