Physician Profile
Samuel Welling Beckstead, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Beckstead
Samuel Welling Beckstead, DO is a healthcare provider in Chubbuck, ID specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Samuel cared for 1,738 Medicare patients across 2,078 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (208) 232-4133
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5620 HARVEST SPRINGS BLVD
Chubbuck, ID 83202
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,078 services · 1,738 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
102 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
31 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
20 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
19 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
16 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
13 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
13 |
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
13 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
11 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
278 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in ID who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Beckstead's specialty?
Dr. Beckstead is an ophthalmology in Chubbuck, ID. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Beckstead?
Dr. Beckstead is listed at 5620 HARVEST SPRINGS BLVD, Chubbuck, ID 83202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Beckstead?
The number on file is (208) 232-4133. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Beckstead's NPI number?
Dr. Beckstead's National Provider Identifier is 1487041380. 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. Beckstead's medical education?
Dr. Beckstead attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Beckstead been practicing?
Dr. Beckstead has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Beckstead known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Beckstead performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and repair of tendon of upper eyelid; 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. Beckstead confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Beckstead. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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