Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Shalini Samat, O.D.
Optometrist in El Cerrito, CA · enumerated 2007.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1356532410
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Shalini Samat
Credential O.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 6500 Fairmount Ave, Suite 2, El Cerrito, CA, 94530
Phone (510) 525-2600
Enumeration date Aug 5, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Aug 5, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What specialty is Shalini Samat?
Shalini Samat is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
Is this the official NPI registry?
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-08-05.