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Dr. Samer N Arafat , OD

Optometrist • Cedar Rapids, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samer Arafat, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Arafat delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 576 BOYSON RD NE STE 104.

Dr. Arafat is affiliated with Eye Associates Of Charleston Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

576 Boyson Rd Ne Ste 104

Cedar Rapids, IA 524027363

Telephone 3193733737
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Miller Family Eyecare, Pllc Facility NPI 1811291354

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cedar Rapids, IA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -14.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.9 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
15.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Arafat (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Cedar Rapids Specialty Average (21.9 Years) 21.9 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
92250 Photography of the retina
34 34 $78.79 $34.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $120.00 $118.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $165.00 $156.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-21
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 101730

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Associates Of Charleston Inc

975 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 294077859

Phone: 8436272020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013033075

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1710038245

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2023

Registered at 975 SAVANNAH HWY SPC 10, CHARLESTON, SC 294077859 (Tel: 8436272020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 21, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2021

Optometrist (License #101730 in IA)

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Updated Practice Location April 05, 2021

Registered at 576 BOYSON RD NE STE 104, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 524027363 (Tel: 3193733737)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 05, 2021

Registered at 576 BOYSON RD NE STE 104, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 524027363 (Tel: 3193733737)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 05, 2021

Recorded as SAMER ARAFAT, OD

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Updated Practice Location April 08, 2019

Registered at 10701 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH 441061702 (Tel: 2167913800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2019

Registered at 10701 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH 441061702 (Tel: 2167913800)

NPI Profile Active July 03, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 03, 2013

Registered at 475 SEAVIEW AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 103053436 (Tel: 6177497834)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 03, 2013

Registered at 475 SEAVIEW AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 103053436

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 03, 2013

Recorded as SAMER ARAFAT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 03, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 03, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003256165
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 03, 2013
Last Update: September 21, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

975 Savannah Hwy Spc 10

Charleston, SC 294077859

Phone: 8436272020

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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