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Active NPI 1568512226 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Samih Elchahal , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Elchahal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 590 CHIMNEY ROCK RD.

Dr. Elchahal is affiliated with Hea Clinic Pa 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, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

590 Chimney Rock Rd
Houston Eye Associates

Houston, TX 77056

Telephone 7137824406
Fax 7137822554
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Houston Optic, Pllc Facility NPI 1326108861

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs -4.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
87.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Elchahal (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
544 514 $390.00 $127.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
465 369 $277.00 $90.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
258 205 $513.00 $64.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
171 171 $460.00 $151.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
161 161 $276.00 $33.97
92134 Imaging of retina
140 135 $276.00 $40.15
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
99 69 $414.18 $46.09
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
89 66 $438.00 $48.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
83 54 $5703.00 $553.50
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
58 58 $87.00 $11.11
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
55 55 $160.00 $27.87
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
49 49 $263.25 $86.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
35 24 $2475.00 $317.62
92025 Ct scan of cornea
27 27 $609.00 $33.95
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
17 13 $336.47 $20.90
65205 Removal of foreign body in external eye, conjunctiva
14 13 $454.00 $29.14
65222 Removal of foreign body, external eye, cornea with slit lamp examination
12 12 $664.08 $67.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-19
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX P1296

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 - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0120X

State License TX P1296

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
286823401 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hea Clinic Pa

590 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 770561220

Phone: 7137824406

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1053726067

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1326352600

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1730319971

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2021

Registered at 2855 GRAMERCY ST STE 400, HOUSTON, TX 770251697 (Tel: 1366868287)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #P1296 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location May 15, 2018

Registered at 590 CHIMNEY ROCK RD, HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES, HOUSTON, TX 77056 (Tel: 7137824406)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 15, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #P1296 in TX)

NPI Profile Active November 30, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 30, 2011

Registered at 590 CHIMNEY ROCK RD, HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES, HOUSTON, TX 770561220 (Tel: 7137824406)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 30, 2011

Registered at 590 CHIMNEY ROCK RD, HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES, HOUSTON, TX 770561220 (Tel: 7137824406)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 30, 2011

Recorded as SAMIH ELCHAHAL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 30, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #P1296 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 12, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568512226
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 12, 2007
Last Update: March 19, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2855 Gramercy St Ste 400

Houston, TX 770251697

Phone: 1366868287

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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