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Dr. Matthew J Kaim , OD

Optometrist • Winthrop, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Matthew Kaim, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Winthrop, MA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Kaim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 50 JEFFERSON ST.

Dr. Kaim accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

50 Jefferson St

Winthrop, MA 021522649

Telephone 6178461734
Fax 6178463292
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Matthew J. Kaim Facility NPI 1992983894

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Winthrop, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +16.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Winthrop, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kaim (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Winthrop Specialty Average (26.5 Years) 26.5 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
36 30 $139.00 $99.90
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
25 25 $139.00 $94.97
92250 Photography of the retina
11 11 $129.00 $41.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $229.00 $140.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3084

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0392103 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
W20357 (MD)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eye Med
114365
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna
2517744 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts
732780 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
W15952 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Spectera
14354
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Davis Vision
7582
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgrim
AA10590 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Vision Benefits Of Americ
MA3084

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 13, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 13, 2009

Registered at 50 JEFFERSON ST, WINTHROP, MA 021522649 (Tel: 6178461734)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 13, 2009

Registered at 50 JEFFERSON ST, WINTHROP, MA 021522649 (Tel: 6178461734)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 13, 2009

Recorded as MATTHEW KAIM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 13, 2009

Optometrist (License #3084 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194760389
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 19, 2006
Last Update: October 13, 2009
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

50 Jefferson St

Winthrop, MA 021522649

Phone: 6178461734

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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