Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KATH
Philip Douglas Kath, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Morganton, NC. Philip is a 1976 graduate of Mayo Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Philip provided 1,343 services to 812 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 433-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
335 E PARKER RD
Morganton, NC 28655
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,343 services · 812 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
213 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
122 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
113 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
86 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
51 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
236 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
69 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
62 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
32 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
15 |
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 8
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.
Trained at Mayo Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kath?
Dr. Kath is an ophthalmology in Morganton, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kath's address?
Dr. Kath is listed at 335 E PARKER RD, Morganton, NC 28655. 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. Kath?
The number on file is (828) 433-1000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kath?
Dr. Kath's National Provider Identifier is 1164436739. 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. Kath train?
Dr. Kath attended Mayo Medical School, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kath have?
Dr. Kath has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kath perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kath performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient complete exam of visual system, 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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