Quick answers
- Does Samantha S. Vadakin accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Samantha S. Vadakin may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Samantha S. Vadakin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 20 services for Samantha S. Vadakin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha S. Vadakin's NPI number?
- 1477237055. 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. Vadakin, 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 20 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure61%
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha S. Vadakin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Lincoln SqWorcester, MA 01608 (508) 373‑5830
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha S. Vadakin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McPhs University21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Worcester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Worcester, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McPhs University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 (3 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477237055 |
| 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
- 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