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Active NPI 1194881607 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael J. Kotch , MD

Ophthalmology • Linden, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Kotch, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Linden, NJ. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978, Dr. Kotch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1905 N WOOD AVE.

Dr. Kotch accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1905 N Wood Ave

Linden, NJ 070363737

Telephone 9089252020
Fax 9089253373

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Linden, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
48 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 48.0 Yrs
State Avg: 32.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Linden, NJ (700 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
13.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kotch (48 Years) 48 Yrs
Linden Specialty Average (48.0 Years) 48.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
411 295 $150.00 $139.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
90 49 $125.00 $99.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
36 36 $100.00 $71.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
17 17 $175.00 $164.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NJ MA39029

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1905 N WOOD AVE, LINDEN, NJ 070363737 (Tel: 9089252020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1905 N WOOD AVE, LINDEN, NJ 070363737 (Tel: 9089252020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL KOTCH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #MA39029 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194881607
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 29, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1905 N Wood Ave

Linden, NJ 070363737

Phone: 9089252020

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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