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Dr. Michael Kenneth Henry Kossow , OD

Optometrist • Amherst, OH

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Kossow, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Amherst, OH. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1998, Dr. Kossow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1038 ROME BEAUTY DR.

Dr. Kossow is affiliated with Dr. George D. Poulos And Associates, Inc. and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1038 Rome Beauty Dr

Amherst, OH 440013142

Telephone 4407240442
Fax 2167416653

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Amherst, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +6.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Amherst, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
48.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kossow (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Amherst Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 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
92250 Photography of the retina
30 30 $132.00 $34.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 27 $99.78 $85.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 4945

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dr. George D. Poulos And Associates, Inc.

832 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 440703300

Phone: 4407779904

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
James Jefferson

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1093413593
Jennifer Travers

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1437857844

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 1038 ROME BEAUTY DR, AMHERST, OH 440013142 (Tel: 4407240442)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1038 ROME BEAUTY DR, AMHERST, OH 440013142 (Tel: 4407240442)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL KOSSOW, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #4945 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740324631
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 16, 2007
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1038 Rome Beauty Dr

Amherst, OH 440013142

Phone: 4407240442

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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