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Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

335 E. Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433-1000

Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD is an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Blue Ridge.

Office Locations

UNC Health Blue Ridge

335 E. Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433-1000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2023, Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD had a list price for ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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 10%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye exam

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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 Volume:

anterior segment surgery

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

comprehensive eye exam

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, and extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, comprehensive eye exam, eye tests, intermediate eye exam, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	186
doctor visit	303
eye procedures	4040
laser treatment	186
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	125
doctor visit	419
eye procedures	3131
laser treatment	125
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	583

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	122
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	180
doctor visit	341
eye procedures	2971
laser treatment	180

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	101
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	125
doctor visit	193
eye procedures	3182
laser treatment	125

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	566
Female	882

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1388
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	194
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	111
doctor visit	145
eye procedures	2957
laser treatment	111

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	93
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	127
doctor visit	241
eye procedures	3037
laser treatment	127

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	624
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	65
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	137
doctor visit	99
eye procedures	3105
laser treatment	137

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	642
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	85
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	164
doctor visit	119
eye procedures	2877
laser treatment	164

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	68
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	88
doctor visit	96
eye procedures	1899
laser treatment	88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	47
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	131
doctor visit	525
eye procedures	1556
laser treatment	131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	66
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	82
doctor visit	544
eye procedures	1168
laser treatment	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	55
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	132
doctor visit	275
eye procedures	2720
laser treatment	132
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD.

**Gender**
Female	387
Male	248

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	606
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	81
75 to 84	263
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	257

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the Ophthalmology, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Residency: Mayo Clinic (1980)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Board Certified (1981)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Blue Ridge

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$2,246 Cataract Equipment $1,912	LenSx $148	CataractEquipment $27	Pazeo $18	IOL $14	Other $127
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$542 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $450	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $53	Ophthalmic surgical adjuncts $39
Shire North American Group Inc	$265 XIIDRA $265
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$214 STELLARIS $150	SOFPORT AO $41	enVista MX60 IOL $22
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$175 enVista MX60 IOL $161	PROLENSA $13
Other	$343 LOTEMAX GEL $50	Hydrus Microstent $37	Bromsite $32	LUMIGAN $32	RayOne Aspheric $24	Other $169

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,100
Travel and Lodging	$1,009
Consulting Fee	$677

Biography

Dr. Philip Kath is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He is a graduate of Mayo Medical School. Dr. Kath completed his residency training at Mayo Clinic. He is professionally affiliated with UNC Health.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD From 2012 - 2022

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