Michael Samuels, OD
NPI 1164890521 · Optometrist · Cary, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Samuels, OD is a Optometrist provider in Cary, NC (NPI 1164890521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164890521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2434 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
686 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 206 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 108 | $120 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 86 | $34 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 70 | $21 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 52 | $37 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 37 | $99 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Varenicline Tartratebrand: Tyrvaya | 55 | 15 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 37 | 20 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 35 | — |
| Latanoprost | 30 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 28 | — |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 20 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$820 across 42 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-09-02
- Last updated
- 2015-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Samuels's NPI number?
- Michael Samuels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164890521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Samuels's specialty?
- Michael Samuels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Michael Samuels located?
- Michael Samuels's practice location on file with NPPES is 229 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC 27518-6893.
- What is Michael Samuels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Samuels is (919) 233-8500.
- Does Michael Samuels accept Medicare?
- Michael Samuels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Samuels's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Samuels's NPI (1164890521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.