Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Samuels, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Cary, NC

  • NPI 1164890521
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
229 Crossroads Blvd
Cary, NC 275186893
(919) 233-8500
fax (919) 233-9783

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 14, 2015
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2434

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164890521. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
620
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$50,079
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 143 92 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 135 107 $85
92285 Photography of content of eyes 63 46 $21
92250 Photography of the retina 54 40 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 43 26 $59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 43 25 $31
92134 Imaging of retina 33 23 $38
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 32 32 $120
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 31 16 $101
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 21 21 $142

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$820
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Harrow Eye, LLC 19 $235.07
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 8 $221.47
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 6 $186.59
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $36.25
ABBVIE INC. 1 $32.34
CooperVision Inc. 1 $22.28
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $19.67
Amgen Inc. 1 $19.32
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $19.11
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $14.96
Optos, Inc. 1 $13.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$807
Entertainment
$13

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
214
Patients
91
Total drug cost
$155,106
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 45 25 $72,566
Lotemax Sm (Loteprednol Etabonate) Brand 38 32 $10,605
Latanoprost Generic 34 12 $1,067
Tyrvaya (Varenicline Tartrate) Brand 31 11 $26,785
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 21 0 $9,855
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 18 0 $6,585
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 14 0 $4,361
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 13 11 $23,282

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Samuels's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Samuels practices Optometrist in Cary, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Samuels practice?
Dr. Michael Samuels practices at 229 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC 275186893. Office phone: 9192338500.
What is Dr. Michael Samuels's NPI?
Dr. Michael Samuels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164890521, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Samuels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Samuels accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Samuels commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.