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Active NPI 1487862348 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Christopher Samuels , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Samuels, MD, PhD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Samuels delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 700 18TH ST S STE 410.

Dr. Samuels is affiliated with University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

700 18th St S Ste 410

Birmingham, AL 352333805

Telephone 2053258620
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs -0.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
80 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (257 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Samuels (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
217 168 $220.48 $116.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
87 84 $118.78 $31.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
75 60 $152.08 $82.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
64 62 $212.38 $56.16
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
17 12 $1819.59 $486.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
13 13 $336.23 $152.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
12 12 $234.33 $38.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-08-19
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL 26843

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NC 2008-00547

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IN 01068383A

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

700 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 352333802

Phone: 2053258620

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 19, 2020

Registered at 700 18TH ST S STE 410, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352333805 (Tel: 2053258620)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 19, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 830941, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352830941

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 19, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #26843 in AL)

NPI Profile Active August 10, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2013

Registered at 1160 W MICHIGAN ST, ROOM 213, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462025209 (Tel: 3172782651)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2013

Registered at 1160 W MICHIGAN ST, ROOM 213, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462025209 (Tel: 3172782651)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 10, 2013

Recorded as BRIAN SAMUELS, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #2008-00547 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487862348
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 21, 2007
Last Update: August 19, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 830941

Birmingham, AL 352830941

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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