Active NPI 1114907870 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Amit Kumar , MD

Ophthalmology • Cary, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Amit Kumar, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Cary, NC. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Kumar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 940 SE CARY PKWY.

Dr. Kumar maintains professional affiliations with Carolina Retina Institute Pc, Medical Eye Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, imaging of retina, 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

940 Se Cary Pkwy
Suite 100

Cary, NC 275187417

Telephone 9198594511

Fax 9198594515

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Carolina Retina Institute Pc Facility NPI 1477591089

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 Cary, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +1.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.5 Yrs

State Avg: 27.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Cary, NC (718 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

45.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kumar (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Cary Specialty Average (25.5 Years) 25.5 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
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	3,557	103	$392.55	$331.38
92134 Imaging of retina	1,880	679	$111.10	$37.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,107	517	$345.02	$120.50
67028 Injection of drug into eye	859	190	$682.61	$117.19
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	851	114	$1301.59	$830.53
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	642	369	$62.09	$14.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	444	259	$143.74	$85.29
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	403	276	$72.98	$23.31
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	301	56	$409.11	$101.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	170	65	$92.48	$23.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	138	138	$476.79	$157.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	133	85	$104.35	$33.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	94	54	$1524.52	$463.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	63	57	$179.91	$58.74
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	52	51	$78.12	$25.76
J3490 Unclassified drugs	43	29	$4068.28	$3464.82
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	34	12	$120.88	$72.64
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	32	25	$947.14	$286.49
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	17	16	$435.97	$149.81
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	13	12	$224.83	$79.04
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$126.70	$34.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,293	548	$116.85	$37.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,219	478	$368.22	$121.18
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	712	351	$74.03	$14.81
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	504	97	$1414.68	$865.45
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	448	259	$74.08	$23.41
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	412	81	$415.50	$103.10
67028 Injection of drug into eye	311	126	$482.99	$111.18
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	166	12	$569.88	$219.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	141	91	$105.61	$34.06
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	136	49	$72.86	$24.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	119	87	$228.44	$85.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	107	107	$474.55	$155.75
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	81	47	$1538.33	$454.53
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	63	61	$79.17	$25.93
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	56	47	$174.00	$58.60
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	45	38	$947.13	$295.97
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	40	40	$634.15	$208.32
92250 Photography of the retina	27	26	$106.96	$33.92
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	19	$505.00	$169.75
76510 Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures	17	15	$203.00	$65.34
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	14	14	$354.93	$128.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,103	441	$374.00	$123.56
92134 Imaging of retina	992	403	$118.00	$38.70
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	738	357	$74.00	$15.23
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	410	89	$434.00	$106.04
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	344	46	$1500.00	$901.49
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	286	211	$74.00	$23.79
67028 Injection of drug into eye	212	59	$350.00	$107.75
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	188	73	$77.88	$25.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	177	119	$107.13	$34.88
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	119	67	$1863.00	$463.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	94	72	$265.00	$87.50
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	93	91	$82.00	$26.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$489.00	$161.39
92250 Photography of the retina	69	57	$108.00	$35.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	54	49	$181.00	$59.66
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	45	23	$865.00	$285.64
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	29	29	$647.00	$213.60
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	23	21	$361.00	$119.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	15	$962.00	$301.42
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$528.00	$174.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,065	436	$377.34	$127.55
92134 Imaging of retina	908	359	$118.80	$39.94
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	669	331	$74.00	$15.71
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	370	86	$432.39	$109.64
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	358	43	$1500.00	$918.80
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	260	185	$74.00	$24.56
67028 Injection of drug into eye	219	52	$350.00	$111.34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	190	67	$81.35	$27.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	173	132	$107.75	$35.86
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	157	146	$77.87	$27.46
92250 Photography of the retina	112	101	$113.76	$37.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	107	107	$489.67	$165.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	103	59	$1863.00	$499.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	49	$265.11	$89.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	45	40	$182.04	$61.56
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	44	22	$871.52	$295.10
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	41	41	$647.00	$218.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	40	31	$951.50	$302.61
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	28	26	$337.21	$114.07
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	24	24	$527.46	$178.40
76510 Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures	15	13	$209.60	$71.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	820	380	$365.82	$123.50
92134 Imaging of retina	744	334	$118.71	$39.80
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	593	335	$73.86	$15.84
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	360	49	$1500.00	$930.86
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	353	98	$430.00	$108.96
67028 Injection of drug into eye	210	54	$350.00	$99.55
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	182	146	$74.00	$24.94
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	159	59	$90.62	$30.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	147	113	$108.37	$36.13
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	137	131	$80.89	$27.16
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	125	125	$35.00	$10.99
92250 Photography of the retina	109	87	$131.30	$43.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	104	73	$255.74	$86.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	97	55	$1593.00	$494.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$477.80	$161.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	54	$315.82	$106.42
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	35	35	$603.54	$204.61
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	32	29	$413.41	$141.62
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	30	14	$870.00	$294.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	20	$962.38	$290.21
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	22	21	$289.73	$101.25
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	21	$182.19	$61.30
76510 Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures	14	12	$262.00	$88.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$312.00	$105.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	1,924	426	$74.98	$24.82
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,022	428	$367.92	$122.66
92250 Photography of the retina	796	507	$146.06	$48.18
92134 Imaging of retina	391	147	$120.21	$39.54
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	354	92	$432.84	$108.12
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	291	147	$81.00	$27.00
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	284	41	$1500.00	$942.96
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	222	88	$98.69	$32.92
67028 Injection of drug into eye	180	50	$350.00	$99.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	144	80	$1876.00	$575.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	121	121	$479.00	$159.41
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	113	89	$254.27	$85.40
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	106	102	$81.00	$26.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	75	$316.87	$103.27
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	56	54	$256.68	$88.49
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	52	39	$966.73	$304.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	49	44	$184.98	$61.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	23	$108.00	$35.20
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	25	13	$875.80	$290.42
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$37.47	$11.39
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$603.00	$200.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$312.83	$104.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	1,552	361	$72.00	$24.14
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	834	367	$363.91	$120.90
92250 Photography of the retina	688	447	$164.22	$53.50
92134 Imaging of retina	319	122	$120.00	$39.40
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	277	143	$79.00	$26.18
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	238	37	$1500.00	$953.28
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	181	73	$107.08	$35.46
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	144	41	$429.92	$104.19
67028 Injection of drug into eye	139	45	$350.00	$98.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	129	129	$478.00	$157.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	113	87	$253.00	$83.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	101	61	$1863.00	$552.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	68	$310.00	$99.40
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	72	70	$78.01	$25.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	56	47	$185.02	$61.14
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	45	38	$248.00	$81.95
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	35	18	$861.00	$285.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	22	$109.00	$35.27
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	26	22	$656.00	$215.83
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	22	$953.00	$308.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$312.00	$103.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	1,316	315	$72.00	$23.75
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	731	327	$359.00	$118.04
92250 Photography of the retina	588	406	$189.00	$61.73
92134 Imaging of retina	277	107	$119.04	$38.72
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	244	126	$79.00	$25.67
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	171	66	$119.46	$38.68
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	162	25	$1500.00	$962.87
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	132	13	$600.00	$365.32
67028 Injection of drug into eye	112	35	$350.00	$97.76
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	110	65	$1869.00	$560.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$478.00	$154.76
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	103	30	$427.00	$105.27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	91	68	$248.00	$81.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	64	$313.00	$100.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	60	54	$186.00	$56.14
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	44	44	$79.00	$25.84
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	33	17	$857.00	$281.13
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	32	25	$248.00	$78.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	29	$127.00	$34.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$312.00	$102.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	24	$212.00	$69.87
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	13	$955.00	$310.25

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-07-12

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NC 2006-00304

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 TX L8780

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License NC 2006-00304

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

5903930 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carolina Retina Institute Pc

940 Se Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 275187417

Phone: 9198594511

Medical Eye Associates Pa

1707 Medical Park Dr W, Wilson, NC 278932876

Phone: 2522917008

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Jennifer Hoffman , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1881931855

Nurse Practitioner

Kara Willette , APRN, PNP

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1992717292

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 12, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #2006-00304 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active March 31, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 31, 2017

Registered at 940 SE CARY PKWY, SUITE 100, CARY, NC 275187417 (Tel: 9198594511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 31, 2017

Registered at 940 SE CARY PKWY, SUITE 100, CARY, NC 275187417 (Tel: 9198594511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 31, 2017

Recorded as AMIT KUMAR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 31, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #L8780 in TX)

✅

NPI Profile Active February 22, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location February 22, 2011

Registered at 940 SE CARY PKWY, SUITE 100, CARY, NC 275187417 (Tel: 9198594511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2011

Registered at 940 SE CARY PKWY, SUITE 100, CARY, NC 275187417 (Tel: 9198594511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 22, 2011

Recorded as AMIT KUMAR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 22, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #2006-00304 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114907870

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 19, 2006

Last Update: July 12, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

940 Se Cary Pkwy, Suite 100

Cary, NC 275187417

Phone: 9198594511

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