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Ophthalmology

Pamela Kaw, MD

Works at hospitals in Troy, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is an ophthalmologist at 10 Starbuck Dr, Suite 208, Green Island, NY 12183. Phone: (518) 274-3390. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Pamela Kaw had 462 Original Medicare patients and 1,032 services. NPI 1518919661. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 10 Starbuck Dr, Suite 208, Green Island, NY 12183 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (518) 274‑3390
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Samaritan Hospital
  • Medical school: graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Pamela Kaw, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Pamela Kaw accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pamela Kaw accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Pamela Kaw see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 462 Original Medicare patients and 1,032 services for Pamela Kaw. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Pamela Kaw's NPI number?
1518919661. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Pamela Kaw, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients462
Services billed to Medicare1,032
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)289 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)121 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)88 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)84 services
  5. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)73 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Pamela Kaw works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pamela Kaw at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180

Practice locations

Addresses where Pamela Kaw is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 10 Starbuck Dr, Suite 208Green Island, NY 12183
  • 451 Hoosick StTroy, NY 12180 (518) 274‑3390

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518919661
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians