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Ophthalmology

Philip D. Kath, MD

Sees patients in Shelby, NC · Morganton, NC · Marion, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Philip D. Kath, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Shelby, NC, Morganton, NC and Marion, NC. NPI 1164436739. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Philip D. Kath, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
50Years since medical school (graduated 1976)
Mayo Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Morganton Eye Physicians PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Philip D. Kath see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Shelby, NC, Morganton, NC and Marion, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Philip D. Kath's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Philip D. Kath accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Philip D. Kath accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Philip D. Kath?
(704) 482-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Philip D. Kath's NPI number?
1164436739. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Philip D. Kath is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Philip D. Kath as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Morganton Eye Physicians PA22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Shelby

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shelby, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMayo Medical School
Graduation year1976
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164436739
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians