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- 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
About Dr. Samuel
Michael A. Samuel, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Palm Desert, CA. Michael trained at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. Michael is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 3,401 Medicare patients across 11,918 services. The services billed most often include injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1730175670.
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
- (760) 779-0800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
44139 MONTEREY AVE STE A
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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
11,918 services · 3,401 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,319 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
53 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
42 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,579 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
1,213 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,206 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92242 |
170 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Other eye doctors in Palm Desert 3
Same specialty, same city.
Class of 1999 at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Michael A. Samuel specialize in?
Michael A. Samuel is an eye doctor in Palm Desert, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where is Michael A. Samuel located?
Michael A. Samuel is listed at 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michael A. Samuel's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 779-0800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael A. Samuel's NPI number?
Michael A. Samuel's National Provider Identifier is 1730175670. 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
Where did Michael A. Samuel train?
Michael A. Samuel attended Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael A. Samuel been practicing?
Michael A. Samuel has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michael A. Samuel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael A. Samuel performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of growth of retina using a laser and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael A. Samuel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael A. Samuel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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