Provider Profile
Samantha Heater, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Heater
Samantha Heater, OD practices optometry in Syracuse, NY. Samantha is a 2015 graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Samantha is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Samantha cared for 1,440 Medicare patients across 2,265 services. The services billed most often include dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982086484.
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
- (781) 312-9039
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4109 W GENESEE ST
Syracuse, NY 13219
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,265 services · 1,440 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
170 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
235 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
172 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
142 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
72 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
72 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J1096 |
668 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
498 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
224 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Syracuse 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 1
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Heater?
Dr. Heater is an optometry in Syracuse, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Heater's address?
Dr. Heater is listed at 4109 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13219. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heater?
The number on file is (781) 312-9039. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Heater's NPI number?
Dr. Heater's National Provider Identifier is 1982086484. 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 Dr. Heater train?
Dr. Heater attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Heater been practicing?
Dr. Heater has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Heater perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Heater performs procedures including insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Heater confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Heater. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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