PHILIP S KWAIT MD
NPI 1134104136
Ophthalmology in Jamaica, NY

Q: What is Philip Kwait's NPI number?

The NPI number for Philip Kwait is 1134104136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2005.

Q: What is Philip Kwait's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Philip Kwait was last updated on September 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since December 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

70.09/100

CMS Quality Rating

169-59 137TH AVE, JAMAICA, NY 11434(718) 525-5600(718) 527-0922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 3, 2022, Sep 16, 2019, Mar 17, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Philip S Kwait Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PHILIP S KWAIT MD (NPI 1134104136) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Jamaica, New York, licensed in New York (188513) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134104136

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NamePHILIP S KWAITCredential: MD

Location Address169-59 137TH AVEJamaica, NY 11434-4517

Mailing Address55 Water St Fl 2New York, NY 10041-0010 · (646) 680-2888 · Fax (516) 542-5556

Phone(718) 525-5600

Fax(718) 527-0922

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2025

✔ NPI 1134104136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 188513

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

169-59 137TH AVE, Jamaica, NY 11434

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Philip S Kwait Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6103837844

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060510000057

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

416 services271 patients

Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 92020

This is a procedure where your doctor examines the eye's internal drainage system, essential for maintaining eye pressure. They use specialized tools to check for blockages or damage that might lead to conditions like glaucoma. It's non-invasive and painless.

274 services271 patients

Imaging of optic nerve 92133

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

139 services132 patients

Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083

An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.

126 services119 patients

Photography of the retina 92250

Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.

115 services103 patients

Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 92202

This procedure involves a detailed examination of the back part of your eye, focusing on the optic nerve, a crucial component for vision. A drawing or map of the optic nerve is created to help track any changes over time. This can help detect eye diseases early.

96 services73 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11434 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$153.13 typical visit price

range $67.00 – $201.98

Typical copayment $38.28 (range $16.75 – $50.49)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$82.96 typical visit price

range $21.62 – $163.52

Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

70.09/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

43.34

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

4%236 patients1/55-star benchmark: 87%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

100%1,150 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care

0%827 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

100%6,152 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

100%668 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

0%2,176 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

5%2,569 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients screened: 0% · 1,742 patients

0%1,742 patients

Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation

86%611 patients

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

100%1,608 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 1% · 2,288 patients

Patients totalRate: 13% · 2,288 patients

12%2,288 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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