DR. KENNETH G AMEND M.D.
NPI 1215900204
Ophthalmology in Cincinnati, OH
Active since February 09, 2006
About Dr. Kenneth G Amend M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. KENNETH G AMEND M.D. (NPI 1215900204) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-03-3958-A) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1215900204
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH G AMENDCredential: M.D.
Location Address5939 COLERAIN AVECincinnati, OH 45239-6413
Mailing Address5939 Colerain AveCincinnati, OH 45239-6413 · (513) 923-3900 · Fax (513) 923-3012
Phone(513) 923-3900
Fax(513) 923-3012
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2016
✔ NPI 1215900204 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-03-3958-A
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.
5939 COLERAIN AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Other Identifiers 3
Medicaid0242197OH
Medicare UPINA14736OH
Medicare PIN0369793OH
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
93%209 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
100%209 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cataracts: 20/40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance…
96%121 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%55 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
74%1,881 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Patients 1: 100% · 300 patients
100%300 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
65%525 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 94% · 263 patients
94%267 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
95%175 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
Patients 1: 97% · 525 patients
97%525 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,181 patients
0%1,181 patients5/55-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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
5939 COLERAIN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45239
CINCINNATI, OH 45239
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Kenneth Amend's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kenneth Amend is 1215900204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 9, 2006.
Where is Kenneth Amend located?
Kenneth Amend practices at 5939 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239. The listed phone number is (513) 923-3900.
What is Kenneth Amend's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Kenneth Amend was last updated on August 30, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years 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.
# Dr. Kenneth G Amend, M.D. · NPI 1215900204
Ophthalmology physician in Cincinnati, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 9, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1215900204 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** February 9, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 35-03-3958-A (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 5939 COLERAIN AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45239-6413
- **Phone:** (513) 923-3900 · **Fax:** (513) 923-3012
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 30, 2016
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0242197 (OH); Medicare UPIN A14736 (OH); Medicare PIN 0369793 (OH)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1215900204) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.