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- 500 Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
About Dr. Taylor
Samuel W. Taylor, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Samuel trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. Samuel is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Samuel provided 22,253 services to 1,023 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1568491017.
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
- (205) 933-2625
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 HARGROVE RD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
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
- Endothelial corneal transplant
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
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
22,253 services · 1,023 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,375 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,469 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
14,520 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2782 |
2,640 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
1,146 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Drug given | J9035 |
407 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
554 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
68 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
19 | Less 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
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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.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 6 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 6
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Samuel W. Taylor's specialty?
Samuel W. Taylor is an eye doctor in Tuscaloosa, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
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Where can I find Samuel W. Taylor?
Samuel W. Taylor is listed at 500 Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Samuel W. Taylor?
The number on file is (205) 933-2625. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Samuel W. Taylor?
Samuel W. Taylor's National Provider Identifier is 1568491017. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Samuel W. Taylor's education?
Samuel W. Taylor attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Samuel W. Taylor have?
Samuel W. Taylor has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Samuel W. Taylor known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Samuel W. Taylor performs procedures including injection of drug into 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
Is Samuel W. Taylor's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Samuel W. Taylor. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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