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- 10709 Wayzata Blvd Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN 55305
About Dr. Samuelson
Thomas W. Samuelson, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Minnetonka, MN. Thomas is a 1985 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 2,071 Medicare patients across 2,480 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265427918.
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
- (952) 888-5800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10709 WAYZATA BLVD STE 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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
2,480 services · 2,071 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
156 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
80 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
57 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
79 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
352 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
338 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
240 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
116 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
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 Minnetonka 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Thomas W. Samuelson's specialty?
Thomas W. Samuelson is an eye doctor in Minnetonka, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Thomas W. Samuelson?
Thomas W. Samuelson is listed at 10709 Wayzata Blvd Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas W. Samuelson?
The number on file is (952) 888-5800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas W. Samuelson's NPI number?
Thomas W. Samuelson's National Provider Identifier is 1265427918. 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 Thomas W. Samuelson's education?
Thomas W. Samuelson attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas W. Samuelson been practicing?
Thomas W. Samuelson has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas W. Samuelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas W. Samuelson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas W. Samuelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas W. Samuelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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