Physician Profile
Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kato
Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD is a healthcare provider in Tallahassee, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Kenneth trained at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. According to Medicare claims data, Kenneth cared for 1,307 Medicare patients across 1,505 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (850) 878-6161
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2020 FLEISCHMANN RD
Tallahassee, FL 32308
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,505 services · 1,307 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
149 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
37 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
330 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
181 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
113 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
79 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
19 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
332 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Tallahassee 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Boston University 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 FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kato?
Dr. Kato is an ophthalmology in Tallahassee, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kato's address?
Dr. Kato is listed at 2020 FLEISCHMANN RD, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kato?
The number on file is (850) 878-6161. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kato's NPI number?
Dr. Kato's National Provider Identifier is 1790780450. 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. Kato train?
Dr. Kato attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kato been practicing?
Dr. Kato has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kato perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kato performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kato confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kato. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.