Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Michael A Samuel, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1730175670

Michael A Samuel, MD is an Ophthalmology in Palm Desert, California. Graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1999, 27 years ago. Practices with Retina Institute of California Medical Group, a California Medical Par, a 76-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California and Ohio.

Years since qualifying
27
Trained at
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Licensed in
CA, OH
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

44139 Monterey Ave Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 92260-8700
Phone: (760) 779-0800
Fax: (760) 779-0801
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Specialties & licences

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207WX0107X · Licence A83237 (CA)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 35090825 (OH)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence A83237 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1730175670
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 26, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMay 22, 2026
Certification dateMay 22, 2026
Mailing address288 N Santa Anita Ave Ste 402, Arcadia, CA 91006-3183

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolMEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1999 (27 years in practice)
Group practice Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par — 76 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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