Dr. Gary Kocher
Ophthalmology in Columbia, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gary Kocher, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Gary Kocher accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (803) 254-8143 to request Dr. Gary Kocher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Gary Kocher |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9436290038 |
| 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
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 46 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Gary Kocher attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1326028846
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 19, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 5, 2013
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 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. Gary Kocher
Practice Locations
1516 Gregg St
Columbia, SC 29201-3530
Phone: (803) 254-8143
Phone 2: (803) 736-4962
Fax: (803) 779-9782
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, September 5, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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