Samantha Heater, OD
NPI 1982086484 · Optometrist · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Heater, OD is a Optometrist provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1982086484).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982086484
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- TUV008327 (NY)
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
11 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
2,265 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone, Lacrimal Ophthalmic Insert, 0.1 MgJ1096 | 668 | $147 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 498 | $120 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 235 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 224 | $53 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 172 | $119 |
| Insertion of Drug Delivery Implant Into Tear Duct of Eye68841 | 170 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 497 | 160 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 180 | 61 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 92 | 46 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 64 | 22 |
| Timolol Maleate | 61 | 24 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 36 | 24 |
| Varenicline Tartratebrand: Tyrvaya | 32 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,386 across 100 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
- 2015-06-22
- Last updated
- 2017-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Heater's NPI number?
- Samantha Heater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982086484, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Heater's specialty?
- Samantha Heater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Samantha Heater located?
- Samantha Heater's practice location on file with NPPES is 4109 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13219-1956.
- What is Samantha Heater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Heater is (781) 312-9039.
- Does Samantha Heater accept Medicare?
- Samantha Heater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Heater's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Heater's NPI (1982086484) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.