Dr Robert Bernard Kaufman, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Damascus, MD

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Dr Robert Bernard Kaufman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Damascus, Maryland. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Visionary Ophthalmology Llc and his current practice location is 26135 Ridge Rd, Damascus, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 253-6565.

Dr Robert Bernard Kaufman is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0019071) 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 1003885856.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Bernard Kaufman, MD
26135 Ridge Rd,
Damascus, MD 20872-1867
(301) 253-6565
(301) 253-1659

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Bernard Kaufman
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience53 Years
Location26135 Ridge Rd, Damascus, Maryland
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 Robert Bernard Kaufman attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003885856
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224226741
  • Enrollment ID: I20110222000763

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Bernard Kaufman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003885856NPI-NPPES
251491500MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology D0019071 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Visionary Ophthalmology Llc458779568716

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 Robert Bernard Kaufman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVisionary Ophthalmology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952595084
PECOS PAC ID: 4587795687
Enrollment ID: O20100707000311
Entity NameRobert B. Kaufman Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356646517
PECOS PAC ID: 1052592201
Enrollment ID: O20110222000683

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 Robert Bernard 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 Robert Bernard Kaufman, MD
10013 Weatherwood Ct,
Potomac, MD 20854-2171

Ph: (301) 279-7448		Dr Robert Bernard Kaufman, MD
26135 Ridge Rd,
Damascus, MD 20872-1867

Ph: (301) 253-6565

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