Samantha Herretes, MD
NPI 1770995862 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Herretes, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1770995862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770995862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2018011188 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
1,336 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 414 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 390 | $87 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 104 | $38 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 99 | $497 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 60 | $159 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 619 | 308 |
| Ofloxacin | 251 | 172 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 217 | 94 |
| Fluorometholone | 147 | 54 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 134 | 50 |
| Cyclosporine | 117 | 50 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 73 | 29 |
| Lifitegrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,277 across 48 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
- 2014-05-23
- Last updated
- 2026-01-14
- Certified
- 2026-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Herretes's NPI number?
- Samantha Herretes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770995862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Herretes's specialty?
- Samantha Herretes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samantha Herretes located?
- Samantha Herretes's practice location on file with NPPES is 3215 Wingate Ct Ste 102, Columbia, MO 65201-7689.
- What is Samantha Herretes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Herretes is (573) 884-3937.
- Does Samantha Herretes accept Medicare?
- Samantha Herretes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Herretes's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Herretes's NPI (1770995862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.