Dr. Howard J Kass

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Howard J Kass, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Albany, New York. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Howard J Kass also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Empire Vision Center, Inc.. Dr. Howard J Kass accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Howard J Kass at 1009 Central Ave to request Dr. Howard J Kass the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1009 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205-3560
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Howard J Kass
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4385796705
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 52 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. Howard J Kass attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1073518858
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 17, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, December 26, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Howard J Kass

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Howard J Kass has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 52 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.
  • Optometrist / Corneal and Contact Management
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    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.
  • Optometrist / Sports Vision
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    Sports Vision
    An optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear for the prevention of sports-related injuries; vision enhancement – which may include vision therapy and techniques to improve visual skills specific to the athlete’s sport.
  • Optometrist / Occupational Vision
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    Occupational Vision
    Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.


Medical Group Practice

  • Visionworks


Practice Locations

1009 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205-3560
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 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, December 26, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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