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Active NPI 1790780450 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato , MD

Ophthalmology • Tallahassee, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Kato, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tallahassee, FL. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Kato delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2020 FLEISCHMANN RD.

Dr. Kato is affiliated with Eye Associates Of Tallahassee, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2020 Fleischmann Rd

Tallahassee, FL 323084599

Telephone 8508786161
Fax 8506560200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Boston University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tallahassee, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs -1.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.9 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Tallahassee, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kato (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Tallahassee Specialty Average (28.9 Years) 28.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
332 287 $150.00 $93.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
330 330 $206.00 $125.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
190 180 $221.00 $131.72
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
181 114 $116.57 $40.28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
149 83 $1764.00 $548.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
113 113 $111.00 $63.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
79 79 $80.00 $36.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
46 46 $328.00 $172.74
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
37 27 $709.00 $316.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $254.00 $149.24
92134 Imaging of retina
17 17 $83.00 $40.13
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
12 12 $41.00 $11.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-05-31
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME0058659

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License GA ME0050643

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00662186A (GA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
3729869-00 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Associates Of Tallahassee, P.a.

2020 Fleischmann Rd, Tallahassee, FL 323084599

Phone: 8508786161

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 25, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2010

Registered at 2020 FLEISCHMANN RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 323084599 (Tel: 8508786161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2010

Registered at 2020 FLEISCHMANN RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 323084599 (Tel: 8508786161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2010

Recorded as KENNETH KATO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #ME0058659 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 17, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790780450
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 17, 2005
Last Update: May 31, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2020 Fleischmann Rd

Tallahassee, FL 323084599

Phone: 8508786161

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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