Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Samuel Minaker, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Tyler, TX

  • NPI 1174194955
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 W Grande Blvd
Tyler, TX 757036124
(903) 597-4644
fax (903) 266-9449
Mailing address
4539 Cascades Shoreline Dr
Tyler, TX 757098902

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 1, 2025
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Texas #V9664 · Illinois #036155679 · Illinois #036.155679
Medicaid
IL #036155679

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174194955. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
815
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$180,054
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92134 Imaging of retina 145 124 $39
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 126 48 $861
67028 Injection of drug into eye 96 78 $123
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 76 72 $129
92134 Imaging of retina 60 52 $25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 42 42 $153
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 41 35 $94
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 39 36 $25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 35 $133
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg 31 19 $71

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 421. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18,632
Transactions
50
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. 9 $6,594.17
Alimera Sciences, Inc. 7 $3,121.49
Genentech USA, Inc. 3 $3,031.50
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 5 $2,284.49
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 7 $1,986.55
Astellas Pharma US Inc 6 $614.56
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $417.55
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $221.64
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 3 $125.38
ABBVIE INC. 3 $102.10
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $98.92
Coherus Biosciences Inc. 1 $33.79

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$8,000
Honoraria
$3,963
Food and Beverage
$3,796
Travel and Lodging
$2,873

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
16
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$849
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 16 14 $849

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Samuel Minaker's medical specialty?
Dr. Samuel Minaker practices Ophthalmology Physician in Tyler, TX.
Where does Dr. Samuel Minaker practice?
Dr. Samuel Minaker practices at 1201 W Grande Blvd, Tyler, TX 757036124. Office phone: 9035974644.
What is Dr. Samuel Minaker's NPI?
Dr. Samuel Minaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174194955, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samuel Minaker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samuel Minaker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Samuel Minaker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178); Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS 67028). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.