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- 1201 W Grande Blvd, Tyler, TX 75703
About Dr. Minaker
Based in Tyler, TX, Samuel A. Minaker, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Samuel is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Samuel provided 9,605 services to 1,755 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye. NPI 1174194955 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (903) 597-4644
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1201 W GRANDE BLVD
Tyler, TX 75703
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,605 services · 1,755 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
455 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
64 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
872 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
204 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
182 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
175 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
135 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
75 | As often as other 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Tyler 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 6
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Samuel A. Minaker specialize in?
Samuel A. Minaker is an eye doctor in Tyler, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Samuel A. Minaker located?
Samuel A. Minaker is listed at 1201 W Grande Blvd, Tyler, TX 75703. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Samuel A. Minaker's phone number?
The number on file is (903) 597-4644. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Samuel A. Minaker?
Samuel A. Minaker's National Provider Identifier is 1174194955. 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 Samuel A. Minaker train?
Samuel A. Minaker attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Samuel A. Minaker have?
Samuel A. Minaker has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Samuel A. Minaker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Samuel A. Minaker performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina and repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Samuel A. Minaker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Samuel A. Minaker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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