SAM KARIMAGHAEI MD
NPI 1932858800
Ophthalmology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since March 19, 2022PECOS Enrolled
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517(984) 974-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Sam Karimaghaei Md NPPES

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

SAM KARIMAGHAEI MD (NPI 1932858800) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2026-02569) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932858800
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameSAM KARIMAGHAEICredential: MD
Location Address2226 NELSON HWY STE 200Chapel Hill, NC 27517-9638
Mailing Address5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420Morrisville, NC 27560-5491 · (984) 974-3066
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1932858800 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-02569
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.
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sam Karimaghaei Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sam Karimaghaei reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
101 MANNING DR
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,797 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27517 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517

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 Sam Karimaghaei's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sam Karimaghaei is 1932858800. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2022.

Where is Sam Karimaghaei located?

Sam Karimaghaei practices at 2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The listed phone number is (984) 974-1000.

What is Sam Karimaghaei's specialty?

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

Is Sam Karimaghaei enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sam Karimaghaei is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sam Karimaghaei's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sam Karimaghaei reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sam Karimaghaei's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sam Karimaghaei accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Sam Karimaghaei 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 Sam Karimaghaei was last updated on July 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.