About

Samuel M. Simkoff, APRN, is a family nurse practitioner with Norton Community Medical Associates. He earned his bachelor's degree in nursing from Bellarmine University in Louisville and his master's degree in nursing from the Frontier Nursing University. Samuel has six years of experience as an emergency room nurse, and is passionate about delivering high-quality health care to populations facing health inequities and disparities. A strong advocate for correcting health care inequities, Samuel is committed to providing dignified care to all community members, especially in areas where health care is underdelivered. He believes in a team-based approach to health care, inviting patients to share in the decision-making process. Samuel also supports a holistic health care model that considers environmental, sociological and psychosocial determinants of health, in addition to physiological factors. In his free time, Samuel enjoys cooking, reading to his kids at night, listening to music and hiking whenever he has the time.

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Expertise

Education

  • Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing

    Medical Education, Master of Science in Nursing, 2023


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.80 out of 5 4.8 of 5 stars — 79 Ratings, 30 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider knew important medical history 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider spent enough time with you 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider rating 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/28/2026

Very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/27/2026

Good.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/10/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/09/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/22/2026

Very informative

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/08/2026

Excellent

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/03/2026

It was a good first time visit.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/17/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/28/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/10/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/18/2026

I've always had a good experience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/28/2026

Very understandable

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/18/2026

Will see my primary in 3 months

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/09/2026

I love them and I would turn in my family on anybody else

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/31/2025

I absolutely love my provider he makes you feel like family all the doctors there and most of the staff make you feel like family. I am so thankful for West Community. They have great providers there in general.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/30/2025

Dr Simkoff was exceptional! I felt like he really listened and took time to explain thoroughly. It was the first appointment in my life I feel like the provider didn't speed through. Bridget was also friendly and made me feel comfortable.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/13/2025

Very good and thorough

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/09/2025

I'm very, very impressed with the provider and staff. They are courteous, knowledgeable, fast and efficient.

3.00 out of 5 3.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/26/2025

Tiene conocimiento y buen traton

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/17/2025

The staff at my doctors office make my visits less stressful and Dr Sam is very thorough and personable at the same time. I think that's a fine Quality

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/10/2025

Dr simkoff is the best Dr that I know of he answer all my questions and was very courteous [...]

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/07/2025

He's the best care provider

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/05/2025

He's the best provider I've ever had

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/04/2025

Provider, works really good, in taking care of us. Patients

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/31/2025

He is truly amazing and I love him! I'm so thankful to have him as my provider.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/15/2025

Very informative and helpful with alternatives if I don't like the choices

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/11/2025

Dr Simkoff was engaged with the conversation and addressed any concerns.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/23/2025

I feel like I have found a home or primary doctor now who I feel comfortable talking to and I am very pleased with him and also threw the app I was able to talk to him and adjust my medication which was wonderful and he sent the changes right over to CVS I didn't have to come in for another visit

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/30/2025

He's always professional and very informative about new treatments, studies, medications.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/07/2025

Very professional


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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