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Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Boston University School of Medicine (1988)

2020 Fleischmann Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 878-6161

Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.

Office Locations

2020 Fleischmann Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
eye procedures	2582
laser treatment	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	2490
laser treatment	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	733

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	984
Black	135
Hispanic	17
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	483
85 and over	244
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	70
eye procedures	2440
laser treatment	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	718

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	963
Black	145
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	401
From 75 to 84	459
85 and over	250
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
eye procedures	2600
laser treatment	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	930
Female	1498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2042
Black	294
Hispanic	36
Asian	24
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	840
From 75 to 84	962
85 and over	548
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	82
doctor visit	54
eye procedures	2599
laser treatment	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	743

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1001
Black	146
Hispanic	15
Asian	12
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	496
85 and over	256
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	83
doctor visit	98
eye procedures	2217
laser treatment	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	913
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	239
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	76
doctor visit	108
eye procedures	2116
laser treatment	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	837
Black	127
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	231
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	84
doctor visit	113
eye procedures	2093
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	860
Black	120
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	223
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	101
eye procedures	1782
laser treatment	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	191
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	133
eye procedures	2106
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	395
Female	625

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	850
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	216
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	83
eye procedures	1797
laser treatment	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	752
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	180
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	66
doctor visit	88
eye procedures	2256
laser treatment	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	658

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	129
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	907
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	429
85 and over	234
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	384

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tallahassee, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth Pierce Kato, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$575 AcrySof $196	Ilevro $118	Cataract Equipment $43	CataractEquipment $26	Simbrinza $25	Other $167
Alcon Vision LLC	$445 Rhopressa $153	AcrySof $130	CLAREON $57	ARGOS $44	Simbrinza $29	Other $32
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$445 TEPEZZA $445
Allergan Inc.	$431 RESTASIS $124	LUMIGAN $102	COMBIGAN $46	NATRELLE 410 IMPLANTS $22	ALPHAGAN P $16	Other $120
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$380 Rocklatan $201	Rhopressa $179
Other	$1,934 LENSAR LASER SYSTEM $305	XIIDRA $262	VYZULTA $226	VUITY $199	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $113	Other $829

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,883
Travel and Lodging	$277
Gift	$50

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Kato's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). He is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Kato trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center for residency. He is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.