SAMI S. DAHR MD – NPI #1578514840
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

SAMI DAHR is an ophthalmologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578514840 to SAMI DAHR on May 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0107X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Nov 29, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SAMI DAHR below.

NPI Profile for
SAMI S. DAHR

NPI Number
1578514840
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SAMI S. DAHR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1800
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1526
Phone: (713) 486-9400 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 29, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0107X
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist (Primary)		 OK 21812
207WX0108X
- Ophthalmology / Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease		 OK 21812
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 OK 21812

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
608 STANTON L YOUNG BLVD,
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
3366 NW EXPRESSWAY,
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SAMI DAHR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM
      2525 HOLLY HALL
      HOUSTON, TX 77054
    • INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      3300 NORTHWEST EXPRESSWAY
      OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73112

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