Dr Matthew B Kaufman, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Cumming, GA

Dr Matthew B Kaufman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Cumming, Georgia. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Gainesville Eye Associates, L.l.c. and his current practice location is 210 Hudson St, Cumming, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 887-9171.

Dr Matthew B Kaufman is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 051485) 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 1871600353.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew B Kaufman, MD
210 Hudson St,
Cumming, GA 30040-2432
(770) 887-9171
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew B Kaufman
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location210 Hudson St, Cumming, Georgia
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 Matthew B Kaufman attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871600353
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709078850
  • Enrollment ID: I20101007000241

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew B Kaufman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871600353NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 051485 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gainesville Eye Associates, L.l.c.286048643819

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 Matthew B Kaufman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGainesville Eye Associates, L.l.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285617647
PECOS PAC ID: 2860486438
Enrollment ID: O20040414001390
Entity NameNorth Georgia Eye Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497882500
PECOS PAC ID: 8022099175
Enrollment ID: O20040526000127

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 Matthew B 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 Matthew B Kaufman, MD
Po Box 6085,
Gainesville, GA 30504-1000

Ph: (770) 519-8115
Dr Matthew B Kaufman, MD
210 Hudson St,
Cumming, GA 30040-2432

Ph: (770) 887-9171

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