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Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD

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(Kristin M. Hammersmith, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

West Virginia University (1998)

Professional interests include: eye problems, cornea problems

3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

1-800-789-7366

Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from West Virginia University in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CORNEAL ASSOCIATES PC, UNIVERSITY OF PENN-MEDICAL GROUP and WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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975 Route 73 North
Marlton, NJ 08053

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1318 S MAIN ROAD
Vineland, NJ 08360

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51 N. 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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200 Bowman Drive 2nd Floor, Suite D260
Voorhees, NJ 08043

Some issues Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, 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.

In The News

“Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, a corneal surgeon at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia who was not involved in the study, said the review showed the effectiveness and relative safety of plugs.”—"There's Relief In Sight For People With Perpetually Dry Eyes", Huff Post, June 2015

“It has a lot of pathogens," said Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, with Wills Eye Hospital.”—"Health: Summer Eye Danger", CBS San Francisco, August 2013

“Water is very dangerous," said Dr. Kristin Hammersmith of Wills Eye Hospital. "”—"Seen At 11: Waterborne Pathogens Could Put Your Vision At Risk", CBS News, August 2013

doctor visit	658
eye procedures	1133
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	86
transplant procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	114

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	75
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	101
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

doctor visit	425
eye procedures	951
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	77
transplant procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	57
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	93
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	431
eye procedures	1461
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	165
transplant procedures	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	107

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	822

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1154
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	592
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	206
Less than 65	130

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

doctor visit	258
eye procedures	1700
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	131
transplant procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	97

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	108
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	278
eye procedures	1710
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	141
transplant procedures	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	79
Hispanic	15
Asian	23
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	109
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	312
eye procedures	1722
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	159
transplant procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	77
Hispanic	16
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	84
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	318
eye procedures	1529
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	122
transplant procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	64
Hispanic	20
Asian	14
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	83
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	225
eye procedures	942
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	42
Hispanic	11
Asian	11
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	64
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

doctor visit	869
eye procedures	2322
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	244
ultrasound (sonogram)	108

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and transplant procedures.

doctor visit	419
eye procedures	1499
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	133
transplant procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	497
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	84
75 to 84	194
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	256

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD graduated from West Virginia University in 1998. She completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. She is certified by the Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: West Virginia University (1998)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (1999)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

CORNEAL ASSOCIATES PC

UNIVERSITY OF PENN-MEDICAL GROUP

WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Highmark Blue Shield, Superior Vision Benefit Mgmt, Inc (Block Vision), HealthPartners, PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Wellcare Health Plans of NJ, NJ Amerihealth, Cigna HealthSpring, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plan, NJ Medicare, PA Medicaid, Humana / Medicare, Cigna, Devon Health Services (Americare), Tricare, HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan, HealthSmart, Clover Health Plan, Provider Partners Health Plan, Keystone First Medicare, NJ Qualcare, Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher, Veterans Choice Program, Centivo Health Plan, Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA, Global Medical Management, Gateway Health Plan, Imagine Health 360, Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East), Keystone First, HealthPartners Medicare, Oscar Health Plan of PA and UPMC Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kristin Meredith Hammersmith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Highmark Blue Shield

Superior Vision Benefit Mgmt, Inc (Block Vision)

HealthPartners

PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Wellcare Health Plans of NJ

NJ Amerihealth

Cigna HealthSpring

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plan

NJ Medicare

PA Medicaid

Humana / Medicare

Cigna

Devon Health Services (Americare)

Tricare

HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan

HealthSmart

Clover Health Plan

Provider Partners Health Plan

Keystone First Medicare

NJ Qualcare

Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher

Veterans Choice Program

Centivo Health Plan

Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA

Global Medical Management

Gateway Health Plan

Imagine Health 360

Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)

Keystone First

HealthPartners Medicare

Oscar Health Plan of PA

UPMC Health Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$43,436 XIIDRA $42,736	$700
Dompe US, Inc.	$1,839 Oxervate $1,839
TissueTech, Inc.	$1,605 AmnioGuard $1,341	Prokera $244	AmnioGraft $21
Allergan Inc.	$837 RESTASIS $489	LUMIGAN $125	OZURDEX $20	BOTOX $13	$190
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$340 CEQUA $240	XELPROS $85	Bromsite $14
Other	$1,674 XIIDRA $185	ACTHAR $184	TYRVAYA $148	TearLab Osmolarity System $126	AmnioGraft $115	Other $916

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$34,650
Travel and Lodging	$6,345
Food and Beverage	$6,164
Honoraria	$1,770
Consulting Fee	$700
Other	$102

Biography

Dr. Kristin Hammersmith's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Her areas of expertise include cornea problems. She is professionally affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Hammersmith studied medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Hammersmith's residency was performed at Wilmer Eye Institute and Washington Hospital Center. She can take several insurance carriers, including Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry. She has received the following distinctions: Castle Connolly Top Doctor; American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award; and Philadelphia Magazine's Best Physicians Under 40. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Vineland, NJ.