Philip Douglas Kath, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Morganton, NC

Philip Douglas Kath, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Morganton, North Carolina. He went to Mayo Medical School and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Morganton Eye Physicians Pa and his current practice location is 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 433-1000.

Philip Douglas Kath is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 24919) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1164436739.

Contact Information

Philip Douglas Kath, MD
335 E Parker Rd,
Morganton, NC 28655-5112
(828) 433-1000
(828) 433-6274



Physician's Profile

Full NamePhilip Douglas Kath
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience48 Years
Location335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Philip Douglas Kath attended and graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164436739
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991694523
  • Enrollment ID: I20040312000215

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Philip Douglas Kath such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164436739NPI-NPPES
8947821MedicaidNC
47821OtherNCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 24919 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Morganton Eye Physicians Pa781088281823

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Entity NameMorganton Eye Physicians Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588678817
PECOS PAC ID: 7810882818
Enrollment ID: O20040301000467

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Philip Douglas Kath, MD
335 E Parker Rd,
Morganton, NC 28655-5112

Ph: (828) 433-1000
Philip Douglas Kath, MD
335 E Parker Rd,
Morganton, NC 28655-5112

Ph: (828) 433-1000

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Morganton, NC

Leighton Alvin Raynor, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-433-1000    Fax: 828-433-6274
Dr. Jordan Ambrose Margo, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-433-1000    Fax: 828-430-3465
Dr. Sarah M Escott, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-433-1000    
Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-433-1000    Fax: 828-433-6274
James Arthur Salisbury, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-433-1000    Fax: 828-433-6274
William Harold Walton Ii, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-433-1000    Fax: 828-433-6274

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