Quick answers
- Does Sam N. Cohlmia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sam N. Cohlmia 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 Sam N. Cohlmia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 752 Original Medicare patients and 2,473 services for Sam N. Cohlmia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sam N. Cohlmia's NPI number?
- 1780641878. 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 Sam N. Cohlmia, 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 | 752 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,473 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)514 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)479 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)270 services
- Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)191 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)186 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Sam N. Cohlmia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sam N. Cohlmia 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.
- Kansas Surgery & Recovery CenterWichita, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 170183
Practice locations
Addresses where Sam N. Cohlmia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9449 E 21st St N, Suite 100Wichita, KS 67206 (316) 264‑8932
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Wichita
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wichita, KS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780641878 |
| 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