Dr. Michael L Kalaher

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael L Kalaher, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Murphysboro, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale. Dr. Michael L Kalaher accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 565-1406 to request Dr. Michael L Kalaher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1934 Walnut St
Murphysboro, IL 62966-1910

Phone 1: (618) 565-1406

Fax: (618) 565-1407
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael L Kalaher
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4688563562
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Optometry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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    Doctor of Optometry
    Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Michael L Kalaher attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1326099524
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Michael L Kalaher

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael L Kalaher has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 35 years of experience.
  • Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
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    Optometrist
    Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

1934 Walnut St
Murphysboro, IL 62966-1910
Phone: (618) 565-1406
Fax: (618) 565-1407
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, October 1, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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