Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tala Kassm, D.O.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1760800916
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 12, 2018
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #52040

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760800916. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,103
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$247,816
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 533 300 $119
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 295 245 $32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 262 243 $58
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 108 80 $274
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 104 92 $117
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 99 91 $43
92025 Ct scan of cornea 98 89 $31
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 83 57 $414
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 83 62 $92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 81 77 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Charleston Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 312. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,147
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 15 $377.28
New World Medical,INC. 4 $346.08
Alcon Vision LLC 4 $214.33
Glaukos Corporation 3 $209.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,147

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,359
Patients
838
Total drug cost
$296,353
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 634 197 $12,681
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 331 111 $9,080
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 289 101 $12,110
Timolol Maleate Generic 214 73 $3,177
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 176 58 $81,089
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 105 91 $2,667
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 104 42 $3,771
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 98 28 $49,608
Methazolamide Generic 88 21 $28,097
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 63 22 $26,578

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tala Kassm's medical specialty?
Dr. Tala Kassm practices Ophthalmology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Tala Kassm practice?
Dr. Tala Kassm practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Tala Kassm's NPI?
Dr. Tala Kassm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760800916, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tala Kassm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tala Kassm accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tala Kassm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.