Active NPI 1417954066 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter C Kohler , MD

Ophthalmology • Waterville, ME

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Kohler, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Waterville, ME. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Kohler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR.

Dr. Kohler is affiliated with Maine Eye Care Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

325a Kennedy Memorial Dr

Waterville, ME 049014517

Telephone 2078732731

Fax 2078731106

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Maine Eye Care Associates Facility NPI 1710953336

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Vermont College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Waterville, ME

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +15.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.7 Yrs

State Avg: 31.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Waterville, ME (101 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kohler (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Waterville Specialty Average (22.7 Years) 22.7 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	728	75	$2.47	$1.16
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	327	229	$162.34	$35.45
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	276	154	$2300.00	$437.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	170	$147.00	$121.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	135	135	$191.00	$156.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	118	113	$64.00	$53.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	69	$104.00	$85.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	67	$150.00	$58.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	65	64	$100.00	$32.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	54	46	$500.00	$290.86
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	36	34	$100.83	$83.31
92134 Imaging of retina	19	15	$100.00	$36.91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$144.00	$118.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	900	88	$2.45	$1.15
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	323	205	$173.27	$37.45
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	247	135	$2300.00	$428.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	231	222	$147.19	$121.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	178	178	$191.00	$156.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	130	123	$64.00	$53.39
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	102	71	$101.00	$83.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	74	72	$150.00	$58.34
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	66	57	$500.00	$286.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	62	60	$100.00	$32.42
92134 Imaging of retina	22	19	$100.00	$36.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$144.00	$119.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,245	92	$2.13	$1.13
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	307	191	$166.76	$37.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	265	148	$2300.00	$422.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	209	204	$143.99	$120.27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	138	87	$100.60	$82.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	134	134	$189.45	$157.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	123	122	$62.75	$52.23
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	78	76	$100.00	$32.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	69	$150.00	$58.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	62	54	$500.00	$285.90
92134 Imaging of retina	15	13	$100.00	$35.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,665	100	$2.32	$1.11
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	316	198	$174.45	$42.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	279	161	$2194.98	$441.88
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	182	98	$90.00	$85.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	156	155	$125.00	$120.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	136	$110.00	$110.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	99	99	$50.00	$50.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	94	88	$100.00	$33.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	89	83	$150.00	$59.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	77	77	$150.00	$142.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$165.00	$161.24
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	65	47	$500.00	$295.66
0356T Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear ducts	61	39	$100.00	$77.34
92134 Imaging of retina	28	26	$100.00	$38.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$80.00	$80.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,840	73	$2.57	$1.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	231	225	$125.00	$121.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	224	149	$89.29	$85.16
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	186	114	$2119.89	$447.30
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	177	117	$167.12	$45.57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	85	85	$100.00	$34.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	77	73	$149.03	$60.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$150.00	$145.72
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	52	46	$500.00	$295.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	26	$49.81	$43.68
92134 Imaging of retina	15	15	$100.00	$39.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,827	108	$2.37	$1.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	469	455	$125.00	$121.79
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	441	250	$2165.08	$546.80
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	430	266	$157.05	$47.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	143	143	$150.00	$145.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	117	117	$100.00	$34.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	116	86	$500.00	$299.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	115	114	$144.78	$61.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	86	$75.00	$71.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	79	58	$45.00	$43.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	60	54	$85.00	$84.85
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	20	12	$1500.00	$319.89
92134 Imaging of retina	17	17	$100.00	$34.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,221	136	$2.81	$1.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	546	512	$125.00	$119.70
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	485	307	$166.24	$52.70
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	439	253	$2120.96	$528.20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	227	227	$149.03	$142.40
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	166	126	$500.00	$296.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	135	133	$188.15	$35.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	129	126	$146.51	$60.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	103	75	$43.00	$41.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	86	$75.00	$69.49
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	76	71	$85.00	$83.47
92134 Imaging of retina	26	25	$157.69	$39.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,554	124	$3.53	$1.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	558	533	$120.13	$113.57
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	443	250	$149.93	$50.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	378	226	$1945.90	$515.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	202	202	$144.89	$136.62
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	177	127	$500.00	$283.66
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	162	139	$82.00	$78.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	134	133	$197.76	$33.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	125	123	$147.00	$58.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	61	47	$43.00	$40.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	37	$74.74	$67.37
92134 Imaging of retina	13	11	$153.85	$36.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-28

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License ME 013307

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

290130099 (ME)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

2590268 (ME)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield

042734 (ME)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicard

180043475 (ME)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

691518002 (ME)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Commercial

010543747 (ME)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Maine Eye Care Associates

325 A Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 049014517

Phone: 2078732731

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

Dr. James Putnam , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1235131285

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Maureen Dole , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1376521658

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Deborah Witkin , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1457732299

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Nour Maya Haddad , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1689947731

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Steve Witkin , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1790772887

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Zachary Klett , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1851374938

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 28, 2021

Registered at 325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR, WATERVILLE, ME 049014517 (Tel: 2078732731)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 28, 2021

Registered at 325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR, WATERVILLE, ME 049014517 (Tel: 2078732731)

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NPI Profile Active January 16, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 16, 2008

Registered at 40 AIRPORT RD, STE 1, WATERVILLE, ME 049014501 (Tel: 2078736048)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 16, 2008

Registered at 40 AIRPORT RD, STE 1, WATERVILLE, ME 049014501 (Tel: 2078736048)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 16, 2008

Recorded as PETER KOHLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 16, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #013307 in ME)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417954066

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 28, 2005

Last Update: January 28, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

325a Kennedy Memorial Dr

Waterville, ME 049014517

Phone: 2078732731

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