Quick answers
- Does Samantha S. Watson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha S. Watson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Samantha S. Watson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,194 Original Medicare patients and 4,238 services for Samantha S. Watson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha S. Watson's NPI number?
- 1043576382. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Samantha S. Watson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,194 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,238 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)518 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)486 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)474 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)471 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)451 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Samantha S. Watson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samantha S. Watson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha S. Watson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1176 E Cutlar Xing, Suite 110Leland, NC 28451 (910) 763‑3601
- 1729 New Hanover Medical Park DrWilmington, NC 28403 (910) 763‑3601
- 5211 Eason St, Suite 1Southport, NC 28461 (910) 454‑0563
- 75 Emerson Bay Rd SW, Suite 106Carolina Shores, NC 28467 (910) 763‑3601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha S. Watson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wilmington Eye, P.A.29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wilmington Eye, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043576382 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians