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- 1513 S Grand Ave, Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90015
About Dr. Samimi
David Samimi, MD practices ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA. David is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,548 Medicare patients across 6,670 services. The services billed most often include injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306044102.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (213) 234-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1513 S GRAND AVE STE 200
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,670 services · 1,548 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
97 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
95 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
88 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67950 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
18 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye | Procedure | 68320 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Samimi's specialty?
Dr. Samimi is an eye doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Samimi?
Dr. Samimi is listed at 1513 S Grand Ave Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Samimi?
The number on file is (213) 234-1000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Samimi's NPI number?
Dr. Samimi's National Provider Identifier is 1306044102. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Samimi's medical education?
Dr. Samimi attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Samimi been practicing?
Dr. Samimi has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Samimi known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Samimi performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and insertion of probe into nasal tear duct; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Samimi confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Samimi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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