Samera Ahmad, MD
NPI 1750918694 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samera Ahmad, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1750918694).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750918694
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.174734 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
89 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 | 56 | $70 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 20 | $3 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 13 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$78 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 148 | 96 |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 59 | 48 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 46 | 35 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 45 | 27 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 22 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$696 across 9 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
- 2020-03-23
- Last updated
- 2025-09-14
- Certified
- 2025-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samera Ahmad's NPI number?
- Samera Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750918694, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samera Ahmad's specialty?
- Samera Ahmad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samera Ahmad located?
- Samera Ahmad's practice location on file with NPPES is 1950 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60612-3723.
- What is Samera Ahmad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samera Ahmad is (305) 326-6000.
- Does Samera Ahmad accept Medicare?
- Samera Ahmad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samera Ahmad's NPI active?
- Yes — Samera Ahmad's NPI (1750918694) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.