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Dr. Thomas J Samson , OD

Optometrist • Bismarck, ND

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Samson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bismarck, ND. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1988, Dr. Samson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3119 N 14TH ST.

Dr. Samson is affiliated with Dakota Eye Institute Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused 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

3119 N 14th St

Bismarck, ND 585030664

Telephone 7012221393
Fax 7012228805
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bismarck, ND

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.3 Yrs
State Avg: 21.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
43 Specialists

Practicing in Bismarck, ND (242 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Samson (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Bismarck Specialty Average (23.3 Years) 23.3 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
203 200 $304.73 $121.59
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
141 139 $214.00 $86.71
92134 Imaging of retina
47 42 $110.00 $39.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
34 26 $128.00 $54.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 19 $204.00 $87.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
21 18 $110.00 $33.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
17 15 $164.00 $61.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $365.00 $145.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-12-15
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ND 471

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1455123 (ND)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dakota Eye Institute Pc

3119 N 14th St, Bismarck, ND 585030664

Phone: 7012223937

Secondary Practice Locations

200 S 5th St

Bismarck, ND 585045675

Phone: 7012223937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

21 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003253634

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Cheryl Rising , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1134225436

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1174560080

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1194936492

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1235186040

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1316994130

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2019

Registered at 3119 N 14TH ST, BISMARCK, ND 585030664 (Tel: 7012221393)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2019

Registered at 200 S 5TH ST, BISMARCK, ND 585045675 (Tel: 7012223937)

NPI Profile Active October 23, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2007

Registered at 200 S 5TH ST, BISMARCK, ND 585045675 (Tel: 7012223937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2007

Registered at 1406 S RENO DR, BISMARCK, ND 585046251 (Tel: 7012587783)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 23, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS SAMSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 23, 2007

Optometrist (License #471 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639117625
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 03, 2006
Last Update: December 15, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

200 S 5th St

Bismarck, ND 585045675

Phone: 7012223937

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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