Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman, DO, MPH - Medicare Hospitalist in Salinas, CA

Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman, DO, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Salinas, California. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Svmhs Clinics and his current practice location is 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 759-3257.

Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman is licensed to practice in California (license number 18205) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1912393489.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman, DO, MPH
450 E Romie Ln,
Salinas, CA 93901-4029
(831) 759-3257
(831) 754-3875

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce Edward Kaufman
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience9 Years
Location450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912393489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719296516
  • Enrollment ID: I20200723002373

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912393489NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 18205 (California)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 18205 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Salinas Valley Memorial HospitalSalinas, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Svmhs Clinics1456592351191

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSvmhs Clinics
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093158347
PECOS PAC ID: 1456592351
Enrollment ID: O20130718000197

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman, DO, MPH
450 E Romie Ln,
Salinas, CA 93901-4029

Ph: (831) 759-3257
Dr Bruce Edward Kaufman, DO, MPH
450 E Romie Ln,
Salinas, CA 93901-4029

Ph: (831) 759-3257

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Hospitalist Doctors in Salinas, CA

Elaine Yu Lee,
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-759-3257    Fax: 831-754-3875
Liane De Guzman,
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-757-4333    
Dr. Jose Ajoc Jr., MD
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Phone: 831-757-4333    
Tanen Tyrell St. Clair - Brown,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: 831-755-4111    Fax: 773-537-0029
Alex Logono,
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-759-3257    Fax: 831-754-3875
Kelly Gram, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-759-3257    Fax: 831-754-3875
Arvind R Bhat, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-759-3257    Fax: 831-754-3875

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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