Active NPI 1700844420 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Karim Jacob Samara , MD

Ophthalmology • Jacksonville, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karim Samara, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Jacksonville, FL. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Samara delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3316 3RD ST S.

Dr. Samara is affiliated with Atlantic Eye Institute, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3316 3rd St S
Suite 103

Jacksonville, FL 322506073

Telephone 9042417865

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Atlantic Eye Institute P.a. Facility NPI 1346383270

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Jacksonville, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs -3.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.4 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

89 Specialists

Practicing in Jacksonville, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

71.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Samara (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Jacksonville Specialty Average (27.4 Years) 27.4 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	807	577	$300.00	$124.57
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	698	683	$325.00	$119.38
92134 Imaging of retina	533	518	$150.00	$37.35
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	317	225	$133.91	$39.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	280	278	$150.00	$34.13
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	253	150	$2600.00	$509.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	221	186	$250.00	$88.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	205	195	$190.00	$59.79
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	116	86	$903.88	$319.26
92250 Photography of the retina	115	110	$150.00	$35.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$325.00	$163.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	70	70	$375.00	$140.58
92285 Photography of content of eyes	63	59	$150.00	$21.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	43	$200.00	$54.65
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	40	40	$100.00	$10.43
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	36	14	$400.00	$99.55
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	28	21	$2800.00	$712.61
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	20	18	$512.50	$257.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$275.00	$109.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	815	788	$325.06	$123.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	746	579	$300.10	$126.49
92134 Imaging of retina	552	523	$150.00	$38.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	358	253	$135.20	$40.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	294	239	$250.00	$89.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	267	263	$150.00	$35.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	253	151	$2572.33	$535.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	195	189	$190.00	$60.11
92250 Photography of the retina	142	131	$150.00	$36.52
92285 Photography of content of eyes	116	111	$150.00	$21.72
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	113	80	$869.91	$327.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	107	107	$375.00	$146.09
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	81	39	$397.53	$106.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$325.00	$166.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	68	67	$200.00	$56.09
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	24	24	$100.00	$10.84
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	24	24	$250.00	$87.75
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	21	16	$500.00	$229.62
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	18	11	$2822.22	$455.06
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	12	$887.50	$304.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$275.00	$112.50
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	13	12	$130.00	$19.18

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	849	626	$200.00	$128.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	770	735	$225.00	$124.44
92134 Imaging of retina	494	474	$100.00	$38.53
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	382	256	$100.00	$42.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	347	294	$150.00	$90.54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	278	275	$100.00	$35.92
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	276	163	$2400.00	$528.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	274	265	$140.00	$60.74
92250 Photography of the retina	139	131	$85.00	$36.66
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	137	89	$700.00	$326.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	125	121	$100.00	$56.43
92285 Photography of content of eyes	113	110	$80.00	$19.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	97	97	$275.00	$147.80
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	78	35	$300.00	$104.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$225.00	$167.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	49	49	$150.00	$87.99
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	23	$700.00	$306.87
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	27	24	$500.00	$266.02
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	21	$50.00	$11.10
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	20	12	$2600.00	$784.70
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	15	12	$2600.00	$740.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$175.00	$113.41
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	11	11	$4772.73	$767.53

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	868	584	$200.00	$130.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	836	794	$225.00	$125.50
92134 Imaging of retina	540	513	$100.00	$39.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	371	296	$150.00	$91.80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	324	195	$2400.00	$519.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	324	254	$100.00	$48.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	312	305	$100.00	$36.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	294	282	$140.00	$61.93
92250 Photography of the retina	175	163	$85.00	$38.33
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow	119	119	$400.00	$218.52
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots	119	119	$400.00	$104.53
93890 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow following medication	119	119	$400.00	$218.95
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	103	69	$700.00	$331.17
92285 Photography of content of eyes	95	92	$80.00	$19.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$275.00	$148.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	74	71	$100.00	$55.34
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	71	35	$300.00	$107.25
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	70	70	$150.00	$88.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$225.00	$170.53
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	40	27	$717.50	$318.33
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	27	15	$1200.00	$247.73
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	24	24	$50.00	$11.24
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	24	14	$2558.33	$813.76
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	18	16	$500.00	$271.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	16	$225.00	$183.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$175.00	$113.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,008	923	$225.00	$125.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	494	400	$200.00	$109.01
92134 Imaging of retina	486	456	$100.00	$39.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	445	359	$150.00	$75.09
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	321	228	$100.00	$51.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	305	300	$100.00	$37.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	299	180	$2400.00	$534.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	298	288	$140.00	$61.98
92250 Photography of the retina	190	174	$85.00	$44.71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	123	123	$275.00	$149.32
92285 Photography of content of eyes	88	84	$80.00	$18.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	86	84	$150.00	$88.06
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	77	75	$225.00	$148.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	73	52	$700.00	$312.62
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	68	48	$700.00	$330.03
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	54	28	$300.00	$108.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$175.00	$109.23
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	22	14	$2361.36	$322.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	22	$100.00	$44.97
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	22	14	$1200.00	$250.15
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	20	13	$2000.00	$792.10
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	14	13	$500.00	$269.20
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	13	13	$4807.69	$758.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$225.00	$168.25
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	11	11	$130.00	$26.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,214	1,087	$156.00	$125.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	814	552	$156.16	$108.43
92134 Imaging of retina	414	392	$99.87	$39.47
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	342	230	$99.81	$55.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	293	288	$100.00	$36.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	288	178	$2400.00	$635.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	262	246	$140.00	$63.00
92250 Photography of the retina	196	181	$85.00	$49.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	168	168	$194.73	$148.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	156	149	$85.42	$74.14
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	94	65	$700.00	$332.37
92285 Photography of content of eyes	83	83	$80.00	$18.48
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	72	71	$98.00	$87.52
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	68	34	$300.00	$112.36
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	46	46	$182.00	$146.32
0376T Insertion of eye drainage device	40	27	$1500.00	$99.56
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	40	27	$2500.00	$332.60
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	38	25	$700.00	$312.81
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	35	25	$1200.00	$248.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$156.00	$109.04
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	25	22	$130.00	$33.37
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	24	23	$500.00	$273.16
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	23	23	$85.00	$41.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$195.00	$165.96
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	14	$2600.00	$803.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$65.00	$44.95
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	14	$60.00	$27.51
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	13	13	$4807.69	$827.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,145	1,003	$155.95	$123.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	910	578	$155.84	$106.64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	334	228	$99.97	$62.34
92134 Imaging of retina	330	307	$99.67	$39.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	273	166	$2400.00	$637.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	266	257	$100.00	$36.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	258	247	$139.79	$62.48
92250 Photography of the retina	206	194	$85.00	$55.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	137	137	$194.67	$148.53
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	117	83	$700.00	$326.69
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	107	106	$182.00	$144.49
92285 Photography of content of eyes	95	93	$80.00	$17.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	85	$85.00	$72.20
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	67	36	$300.00	$113.72
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	48	31	$2500.00	$691.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	48	45	$98.00	$85.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$195.00	$164.70
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	35	23	$130.00	$41.42
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	30	21	$1200.00	$244.79
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	29	21	$700.00	$308.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$156.00	$104.77
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	27	15	$1100.00	$294.37
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	22	17	$500.00	$240.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$65.00	$43.23
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	15	15	$85.00	$32.10
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	15	$60.00	$26.44
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	12	$2600.00	$790.94
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	11	11	$2454.55	$1358.58
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	11	11	$4772.73	$791.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,269	1,094	$156.06	$120.83
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	831	513	$98.00	$83.49
92134 Imaging of retina	307	287	$100.00	$39.52
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	292	198	$100.00	$66.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	277	265	$139.93	$62.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	259	248	$100.00	$36.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	241	158	$2400.00	$628.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	175	163	$156.00	$106.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	149	149	$195.00	$145.89
92250 Photography of the retina	141	131	$85.00	$62.53
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	90	71	$700.00	$323.77
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	74	37	$300.00	$110.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	70	70	$50.00	$14.18
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	54	31	$130.00	$48.93
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	52	36	$2500.00	$750.03
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	44	30	$1200.00	$241.32
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	32	26	$2600.00	$789.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	27	$85.00	$72.05
92285 Photography of content of eyes	28	27	$80.00	$19.68
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	23	23	$60.00	$26.43
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	22	21	$500.00	$257.59
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	19	$124.00	$79.29
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	15	$700.00	$306.11
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	17	17	$4852.94	$809.69
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	11	11	$85.00	$26.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME91598

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.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License FL ME91598

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL ME91598

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

278103400 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Atlantic Eye Institute, P.a.

3316 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 322506090

Phone: 9042417865

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 17, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 17, 2014

Registered at 3316 3RD ST S, SUITE 103, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322506073 (Tel: 9042417865)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 17, 2014

Registered at 3316 3RD ST S, SUITE 103, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322506073 (Tel: 9042417865)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 17, 2014

Recorded as KARIM SAMARA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2014

Emergency Medicine (License #ME91598 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700844420

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 02, 2006

Last Update: March 17, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3316 3rd St S, Suite 103

Jacksonville, FL 322506073

Phone: 9042417865

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