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Unclaimed ProfileAbout KASSELS
Based in Sheffield, AL, Mark A Kassels, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Mark graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 2,486 services to 2,078 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 381-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1110 S. MONTGOMERY AVE
Sheffield, AL 35660
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,486 services · 2,078 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
131 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
110 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
46 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
330 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
232 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
207 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
103 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
100 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
22 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kassels specialize in?
Dr. Kassels is an ophthalmology in Sheffield, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kassels located?
Dr. Kassels is listed at 1110 S. MONTGOMERY AVE, Sheffield, AL 35660. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kassels's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 381-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kassels?
Dr. Kassels's National Provider Identifier is 1437114055. 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. Kassels go to medical school?
Dr. Kassels attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kassels have?
Dr. Kassels has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kassels do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kassels performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve 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.
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