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Edit this profileWhere to find Philip S. Kwait, MD
- Jamaica location main office
169-59 137Th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434 - New Hyde Park location
1991 Marcus Ave Fl 2, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 - Jamaica location
180-05 Hillside Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432 - Elmhurst location
8831 55th Ave Ste 201, Elmhurst, NY 11373 - Forest Hills location
96-10 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
About Dr. Kwait
Based in Jamaica, NY, Philip S. Kwait, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Philip graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Philip cared for 1,149 Medicare patients across 1,363 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of the internal drainage system of eye, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1134104136 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (718) 525-5600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
169-59 137TH AVE
Jamaica, NY 11434
1991 Marcus Ave Fl 2
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
180-05 Hillside Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
8831 55th Ave Ste 201
Elmhurst, NY 11373
96-10 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 11375
206-20 Linden Blvd
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,363 services · 1,149 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
416 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
274 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
139 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
126 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
115 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
96 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
59 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
36 | Less often than most 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 in Jamaica 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Chicago, Pritzker 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 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kwait's specialty?
Dr. Kwait is an eye doctor in Jamaica, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kwait?
Dr. Kwait is listed at 169-59 137Th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kwait?
The number on file is (718) 525-5600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kwait's NPI number?
Dr. Kwait's National Provider Identifier is 1134104136. 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
What is Dr. Kwait's medical education?
Dr. Kwait attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kwait been practicing?
Dr. Kwait has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kwait known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kwait performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kwait confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kwait. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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