Dr. Gerald Kass
Optometry in Short Hills, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 61+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gerald Kass, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Short Hills, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1963, having over 61 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Gerald Kass also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Eye And Face Llc. Dr. Gerald Kass accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Gerald Kass at 551 Millburn Ave to request Dr. Gerald Kass the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Gerald Kass |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2163595398 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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 61 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help 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. Gerald Kass attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1963.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1669534269
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, December 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 22, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not 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.
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EHR - He does not 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.
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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.
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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. Gerald Kass
Medical Licenses
Dr. Gerald Kass has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 61 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail 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.
| 270A00270800 | New Jersey |
- Optometrist / Corneal and Contact Management
click for detail Corneal and Contact Management The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea’s ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
| 270A00270800 | New Jersey |
- Optometrist / Pediatrics
click for detail Pediatrics Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
| 270A00270800 | New Jersey |
- Optometrist / Vision Therapy
click for detail Vision Therapy Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.
| 270A00270800 | New Jersey |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Eye And Face Llc | 2 |
Practice Locations
551 Millburn Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078-330
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
Friday, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, February 22, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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