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Dr. Samuel R Sant , OD

Optometrist • Bemidji, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samuel Sant, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bemidji, MN. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2004, Dr. Sant delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1611 ANNE ST NW.

Dr. Sant is affiliated with Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1611 Anne St Nw

Bemidji, MN 566015114

Telephone 2183332020
Fax 2183332019
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bemidji, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +5.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.9 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Bemidji, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
36.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sant (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Bemidji Specialty Average (16.9 Years) 16.9 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
4,229 28 $3.04 $1.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
546 542 $93.00 $73.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
139 132 $69.00 $20.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
106 85 $121.00 $91.88
92134 Imaging of retina
99 88 $73.95 $24.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
98 81 $82.00 $62.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
89 86 $80.62 $26.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
75 75 $115.00 $90.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $101.00 $77.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-26
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2983

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License MN 2983

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
787600900 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica
2203004
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthpartners
HP57667
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Nd Bcbs
28776
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferredone
1045618
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mn Bcbs
943G7SA (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota

1611 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN 566015114

Phone: 2183335000

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota

Po Box, Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

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NPI 1184184277

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1215958434

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1346592680

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1407880057

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074 (Tel: 6053286585)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2023

Optometrist (License #2983 in MN)

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2012

Registered at 1611 ANNE ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 566015114 (Tel: 2183332020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2012

Registered at 1611 ANNE ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 566015114 (Tel: 2183332020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2012

Recorded as SAMUEL SANT, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2012

Optometrist (License #2983 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 31, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740327493
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 31, 2007
Last Update: March 16, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5074

Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

Phone: 6053286585

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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