Physician Profile
Samih Elchahal, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Elchahal
Samih Elchahal, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in ophthalmology. Samih trained at University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. Samih is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. According to Medicare claims data, Samih cared for 1,995 Medicare patients across 2,277 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1568512226.
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
- (713) 782-4406
- Email not available
Practice Locations
590 CHIMNEY ROCK RD HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES
Houston, TX 77056
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
2,277 services · 1,995 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
83 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
89 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
58 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
544 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
465 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
258 | More 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.
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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Samih Elchahal?
Samih Elchahal is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Samih Elchahal's address?
Samih Elchahal is listed at 590 Chimney Rock Rd Houston Eye Associates, Houston, TX 77056. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Samih Elchahal?
The number on file is (713) 782-4406. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Samih Elchahal's NPI number?
Samih Elchahal's National Provider Identifier is 1568512226. 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 Samih Elchahal train?
Samih Elchahal attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Samih Elchahal been practicing?
Samih Elchahal has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Samih Elchahal perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Samih Elchahal performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Samih Elchahal confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Samih Elchahal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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