Active NPI 1275995177 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Wasim Samara , MD

Ophthalmology • Garland, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Wasim Samara, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Garland, TX. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Dr. Samara delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5576 N SHILOH RD.

Dr. Samara is affiliated with Retina Associates, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg, 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

5576 N Shiloh Rd

Garland, TX 750446614

Telephone 4692487365

Fax 4692429745

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Envision Retina Pllc Facility NPI 1467251272

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Garland, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -11.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Garland, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Samara (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Garland Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	7,500	41	$70.00	$34.61
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,056	291	$1600.00	$826.25
92134 Imaging of retina	1,965	790	$180.00	$37.74
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,273	427	$678.31	$121.15
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	1,032	45	$525.00	$329.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	514	374	$135.00	$84.66
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	195	72	$250.00	$72.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	191	171	$100.00	$86.10
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	154	12	$380.00	$202.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	132	132	$175.00	$119.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$220.00	$159.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	73	73	$210.00	$141.73
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	42	42	$235.00	$152.37
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	37	26	$2145.00	$328.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$155.00	$111.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	7,080	31	$70.00	$36.47
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,476	338	$1600.00	$864.23
92134 Imaging of retina	2,295	959	$180.00	$38.43
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,392	478	$677.97	$122.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	764	538	$135.00	$86.09
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	264	24	$525.00	$231.24
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	257	101	$250.00	$70.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	170	170	$220.00	$159.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	139	139	$210.00	$144.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	118	$175.00	$121.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	51	$100.00	$77.72
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	53	52	$235.00	$128.04
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	48	31	$2331.77	$338.94
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	36	36	$65.00	$14.63
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	26	20	$290.77	$45.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$155.00	$119.72
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	13	13	$70.00	$23.86
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	12	12	$4030.00	$1099.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	545	390	$180.00	$38.54
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	520	138	$1600.00	$887.45
67028 Injection of drug into eye	337	226	$679.47	$122.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	198	181	$135.00	$85.73
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	194	26	$525.00	$257.33
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	87	49	$250.00	$68.53
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	46	46	$65.00	$15.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$175.00	$121.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$210.00	$144.41
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	39	39	$232.00	$117.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$220.00	$158.61
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	20	20	$333.00	$167.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	16	$100.00	$82.39
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	18	18	$235.00	$112.89
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	17	17	$1488.53	$335.01
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	17	17	$70.00	$23.89
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	17	17	$1000.00	$173.64
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	16	16	$97.00	$21.82
92134 Imaging of retina	15	15	$40.00	$22.92
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	14	$1649.29	$383.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	61	60	$232.00	$117.97
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	35	35	$1000.00	$172.69
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	34	32	$1123.53	$197.18
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	29	26	$1503.97	$345.20
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	27	27	$139.63	$69.86
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	17	17	$326.65	$168.32
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	12	12	$240.50	$29.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	15	15	$1000.00	$137.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-15

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX U9656

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 - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License TX U9656

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Retina Associates, Pllc

1101 Dresser Ct, Raleigh, NC 276097327

Phone: 9197828038

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

21 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 15, 2026

Registered at 5576 N SHILOH RD, GARLAND, TX 750446614 (Tel: 4692487365)

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2025

Registered at 5576 N SHILOH RD, GARLAND, TX 750446614 (Tel: 4692487365)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #U9656 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2025

Registered at 1101 DRESSER CT, RALEIGH, NC 276097327 (Tel: 9198784060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2025

Registered at 515 PROMENADE PKWY APT 301, IRVING, TX 750391331

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #2022-00451 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 16, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #MD.39373 in AL)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2021

Registered at 2101 HIGHLAND AVE S STE 350, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352054009 (Tel: 2055582525)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 01, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #MD.39373 in AL)

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Updated Practice Location September 17, 2020

Registered at 2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352332313 (Tel: 2059332625)

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NPI Profile Active June 14, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 14, 2017

Registered at 1250 E MARSHALL ST, RICHMOND, VA 232985051 (Tel: (804) 828-5208)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 14, 2017

Registered at 1250 E. MARSHALL ST., BOX 980438, RICHMOND, VA 232985051 (Tel: (804) 828-5208)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 14, 2017

Recorded as WASIM SAMARA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #0116030126 in VA)

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NPI Profile Active April 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2016

Registered at 900 S CATON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 212295201 (Tel: 6672346000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2016

Registered at 3181 VENARD RD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 605151140 (Tel: 6105709793)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 10, 2016

Recorded as WASIM SAMARA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 22, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275995177

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 22, 2016

Last Update: April 15, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5576 N Shiloh Rd

Garland, TX 750446614

Phone: 4692487365

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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