Quick answers
- Does Samih Elchahal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samih Elchahal 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 Samih Elchahal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 927 Original Medicare patients and 2,315 services for Samih Elchahal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samih Elchahal's NPI number?
- 1568512226. 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 Samih Elchahal, 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 | 927 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,315 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)544 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)465 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)258 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)171 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)161 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Samih Elchahal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2855 Gramercy StHouston, TX 77025 (713) 668‑6828
- 590 Chimney RockHouston, TX 77056 (713) 782‑4406
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samih Elchahal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hea Clinic PA42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hea Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568512226 |
| 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