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- 1815 State St, Watertown, NY 13601
About Dr. Koloms
Based in Watertown, NY, Debra A. Koloms, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Debra graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Debra provided 4,461 services to 3,257 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, near infrared dual imaging of tear glands with interpretation and report, and photography of the retina. NPI 1770533515 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (315) 788-6070
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1815 STATE ST
Watertown, NY 13601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,461 services · 3,257 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
122 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
87 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
68 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
41 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
139 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
898 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
543 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
271 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
200 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Koloms specialize in?
Dr. Koloms is an eye doctor in Watertown, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Koloms located?
Dr. Koloms is listed at 1815 State St, Watertown, NY 13601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Koloms's phone number?
The number on file is (315) 788-6070. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Koloms?
Dr. Koloms's National Provider Identifier is 1770533515. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Koloms go to medical school?
Dr. Koloms attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Koloms have?
Dr. Koloms has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Koloms do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Koloms performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Koloms. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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