Douglas Katz, MD
NPI 1871603753 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Katz, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1871603753).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871603753
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35089 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,164 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 630 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $88 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 73 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 70 | $38 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 58 | $34 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 41 | $45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 819 | 239 |
| Latanoprost | 337 | 79 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 295 | 59 |
| Timolol Maleate | 221 | 59 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 176 | 48 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 123 | 40 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 121 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 740 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40536-0001Phone: (859) 323-5867
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2018-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Katz's NPI number?
- Douglas Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871603753, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Katz's specialty?
- Douglas Katz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Katz located?
- Douglas Katz's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 Conn Ter Ste 550, Lexington, KY 40508.
- What is Douglas Katz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Katz is (859) 323-5867.
- Does Douglas Katz accept Medicare?
- Douglas Katz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Katz's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Katz's NPI (1871603753) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.