Surgeon profile
Philip Kath, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Morganton, NC 28655NPI 1164436739
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
585 Medicare cases/yr
208 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 326 | ≈ flat | 95 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 173 | ▲ +322% | 49 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 86 | ▲ +26% | 64 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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