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Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
King George Medical University (1988)
Professional interests include: eye problems
10 Starbuck Dr Green
Island, NY 12183

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is an ophthalmologist in Island, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from King George Medical University in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners and Albany Medical Center.

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Office Locations

10 Starbuck Dr Green
Island, NY 12183
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10 Starbuck Drive Suite 208
Green Island, NY 12183
(518) 274-3390
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Some issues Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

laser eye surgery
secondary cataract surgery
YAG laser capsulotomy
YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD had a list price for laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery
cataract surgery
cataract surgery with IOL implantation
comprehensive eye exam
extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation
extracapsular lens removal
eye exam
fundus photography
intermediate eye exam
intraocular lens implant
lens removal surgery
lens replacement surgery
ophthalmic biometry
scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging
SCODI of the posterior segment
simple cataract surgery
visual field test

In 2013, Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, comprehensive eye exam, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye exam, fundus photography, intermediate eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 170
eye procedures 764

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 169
Female 265
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 378
Black 36
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 167
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 90
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 43
Dementia 19
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 13
doctor visit 196
eye procedures 851
laser treatment 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 187
Female 284
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 402
Black 36
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 178
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 102
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 42
Dementia 20
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 193
eye procedures 772

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 388
Female 518
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 780
Black 64
Hispanic 0
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 340
From 75 to 84 248
85 and over 176
Less than 65 142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 42
Dementia 16
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 15
doctor visit 97
eye procedures 831
laser treatment 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 161
Female 236
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 335
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 167
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 47
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 44
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 23
doctor visit 217
eye procedures 764
laser treatment 23
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 195
Female 282
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 399
Black 37
Hispanic 0
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 215
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 56
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 43
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 15
doctor visit 203
eye procedures 866
laser treatment 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 206
Female 293
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 406
Black 41
Hispanic 0
Asian 25
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 50
Less than 65 101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 41
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 16
doctor visit 195
eye procedures 882
laser treatment 16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 237
Female 307
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 459
Black 33
Hispanic 0
Asian 24
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 238
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 50
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 44
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 19
doctor visit 138
eye procedures 648
laser treatment 19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 239
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 352
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 110
85 and over 56
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 40
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 17
doctor visit 526
eye procedures 373
laser treatment 17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 199
Female 275
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 408
Black 25
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 143
85 and over 51
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 41
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 13
doctor visit 234
eye procedures 701
laser treatment 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 209
Female 269
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 403
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 211
From 75 to 84 160
85 and over 42
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 40
Dementia 5
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 14
doctor visit 172
eye procedures 799
laser treatment 14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 204
Female 290
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 417
Black 27
Hispanic 0
Asian 23
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 220
From 75 to 84 176
85 and over 49
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 38
Dementia 3
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy 16
doctor visit 212
eye procedures 750
laser treatment 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

Gender
Male 211
Female 296
Ethnicity
Black / African American 35
Asian / Pacific Islander 16
Non-Hispanic White 430
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 1
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 144
85 and over 69
Less than 65 79
65 to 74 214

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD graduated from King George Medical University in 1988. She completed residency at King George Medical University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: King George Medical University (1988)

Residency: King George Medical University Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board (2009)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Peter's Health Partners
Albany Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Island, NY. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $579 RESTASIS
$274 		COMBIGAN
$106 		LUMIGAN
$73
$126
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. $411 ACTHAR
$411
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. $227 PROLENSA
$94 		VYZULTA
$25 		XIIDRA
$17
$91
Alcon Laboratories Inc $185 ACTIVEFOCUS
$118 		Simbrinza
$26 		Cataract Equipment
$17 		TravatanZ
$13 		Travatan Z
$12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $177 XIIDRA
$177
Other $911 TYRVAYA
$145 		TEPEZZA
$133 		XIIDRA
$96 		ARGOS
$60 		LUMIGAN
$52 		Other
$424
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,314
Education $175

Biography

Dr. Pamela Kaw is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). Patient reviews placed Dr. Kaw at an average of 2.0 stars (out of 5). She has indicated that her clinical interests include eye problems. She studied medicine at King George Medical University. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with King George Medical University. In addition to English, Dr. Kaw (or staff) speaks Urdu and Hindi. She is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and St. Peter's Health Partners. According to St. Peter's Health Partners, Dr. Kaw is currently accepting new patients at her office in Island, NY.