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Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO

(402 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Professional interests include: eye problems, cataract surgery, glaucoma

5500 Front Street Suite 320 and Suite 440
Summerville, SC 29483

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO is an ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant, SC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO is affiliated with MUSC Health and University Medical Associates.

Office Locations

Address:

1106 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Building A
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Address:

1600 Midtown Avenue
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Address:

167 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

5500 Front Street Suite 320 and Suite 440
Summerville, SC 29483

Some issues Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO 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.

eye procedures	491

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	135
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	29
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	12
eye procedures	1551
laser treatment	69

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	268
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	64
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

eye procedures	1017
laser treatment	63

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	136
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	40
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	1258
eye procedures	1788
laser treatment	230

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant, SC were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	1258
eye procedures	1214
laser treatment	121

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	64
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	20
High Cholesterol	17
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	2
Dementia	2

Education & Training

She has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

University Medical Associates

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. Tala Marie Kassm, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Managed Choice, See Fewer Accepted Insurances, AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), Open Choice and Exclusive Choice) and See All Accepted Insurances.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Managed Choice

See Fewer Accepted Insurances

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

Open Choice and Exclusive Choice)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 402 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Mount Pleasant, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tala Marie Kassm, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$1,040 $1,040
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$418 ILUVIEN $418
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$349 CyPass $124	ORA $105	AcrySof $97	LenSx $23
AbbVie Inc.	$338 DURYSTA $128	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $120	VUITY $90
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$325 ENVISTA $125	STELLARIS $111	VYZULTA $90
Other	$1,055 Rhopressa $141	Rocklatan $140	Ophthalmic surgical adjuncts $120	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $106	XIIDRA $95	Other $453

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,653
Travel and Lodging	$779
Education	$94

Biography

Dr. Tala Kassm's medical specialty is glaucoma. She is especially interested in glaucoma and cataract surgery. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include MUSC Health and the University Medical Associates.