SAMANTHA P. HERRETES MD – NPI #1770995862
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

SAMANTHA HERRETES is an ophthalmologist located in COLUMBIA, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770995862 to SAMANTHA HERRETES on May 23, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0120X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 14, 2026. 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 SAMANTHA HERRETES below.

NPI Profile for
SAMANTHA P. HERRETES

NPI Number
1770995862
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SAMANTHA P. HERRETES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3215 WINGATE CT STE 102
COLUMBIA, MO 65201-7689
Phone: (573) 884-3937 Fax: (573) 884-4868
4 Other location(s):
11261 Nall Ave
Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: (913) 261-2020
Fax: (913) 261-2090
2101 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64108-2727
Phone: (816) 404-1780
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-4619
Phone: (816) 234-3000
Fax: (816) 302-9939
4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: (913) 261-2020
Fax: (913) 261-2090
Mailing address
PO BOX 843966
KANSAS CITY, MO 64184-3966
Phone: (573) 884-3300 Fax: (573) 884-0943
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 14, 2026

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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
207WX0120X
- Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist (Primary)		 MO 2018011188
207WX0108X
- Ophthalmology / Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease		 MO 2018011188
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 MO 2018011188

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)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
ENDPOINT IS USED TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC CONTINUITY OF CARE DOCUMENTS (C-CDA) FOR OUTPATIENT REFERRALS.
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE,
COLUMBIA, MO 77025-1669

Additional Information

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
SAMANTHA HERRETES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL HILL
      2301 HOLMES STREET
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
    • UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
      7900 LEE'S SUMMIT RD
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64139

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