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SAMET GULKAS M.D.
NPI 1376287318
Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Active since April 26, 2022PECOS Enrolled
300 LONGWOOD AVE, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 355-6000(617) 309-2545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2025, Feb 9, 2023, Apr 26, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Samet Gulkas M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SAMET GULKAS M.D. (NPI 1376287318) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1021661) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376287318
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameSAMET GULKASCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 LONGWOOD AVEBoston, MA 02115-5724
Mailing Address300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115-5724 · (617) 355-6000 · Fax (617) 309-2545
Phone(617) 355-6000
Fax(617) 309-2545
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1376287318 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1021661
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
300 LONGWOOD AVE, Boston, MA 02115
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Samet Gulkas M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02115 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JULIE ANN HANSEN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (857) 218-4309
MS. ANNA ROGLIERI
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000
STEPHEN G. FLYNN M.D.
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000
MISS LAUREN ASHLEY MASTERSON P.T., D.P.T
Physical Therapist
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-7216
MS. SOYUN KWAN LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-0567
PUJA BANKA M.D.
Pediatrics
300 LONGWOOD AVE, BADER 203
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6363
MR. COURTNEY SULLIVAN FRATTO CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, HUNNEWELL BUILDING 322
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (857) 218-4085
DR. ELIZABETH S TAGLAUER M.D., PH.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Samet Gulkas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samet Gulkas is 1376287318. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2022.

Where is Samet Gulkas located?

Samet Gulkas practices at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 355-6000.

What is Samet Gulkas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Samet Gulkas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samet Gulkas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Samet Gulkas accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Samet Gulkas as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samet Gulkas was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.