Physician Profile
Tala M. Kassm, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kassm
Tala M. Kassm, D.O. practices ophthalmology in Charleston, SC. Tala is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Tala cared for 1,658 Medicare patients across 2,009 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (843) 792-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
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
2,009 services · 1,658 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
151 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of lens tissue using laser | Procedure | 66710 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
252 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
219 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
105 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
77 | More 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 at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Charleston 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Tala M. Kassm?
Tala M. Kassm is an eye doctor in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Tala M. Kassm's address?
Tala M. Kassm is listed at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Tala M. Kassm?
The number on file is (843) 792-1414. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Tala M. Kassm's NPI number?
Tala M. Kassm's National Provider Identifier is 1760800916. 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 Tala M. Kassm train?
Tala M. Kassm attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Tala M. Kassm been practicing?
Tala M. Kassm has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Tala M. Kassm perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Tala M. Kassm performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Tala M. Kassm confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tala M. Kassm. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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