Howard K Kaufman, DO - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Rockford, IL

Howard K Kaufman, DO is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine" physician in Rockford, Illinois. He went to New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Swedishamerican Hospital and his current practice location is 1401 E State St, Rockford, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 489-4970.

Howard K Kaufman is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036082595) 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 1760592950.

Contact Information

Howard K Kaufman, DO
1401 E State St,
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-4970
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Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward K Kaufman
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience40 Years
Location1401 E State St, Rockford, Illinois
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:
  • Howard K Kaufman attended and graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760592950
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496716367
  • Enrollment ID: I20041023000246

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard K Kaufman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760592950NPI-NPPES
036082595MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VM0101XObstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine 036082595 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Swedishamerican Hospital5799698346269

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. Howard K Kaufman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSwedishamerican Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962451732
PECOS PAC ID: 5799698346
Enrollment ID: O20031215000012

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. Howard K 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
Howard K Kaufman, DO
Po Box 78866,
Milwaukee, WI 53278-8866

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Howard K Kaufman, DO
1401 E State St,
Rockford, IL 61104

Ph: (815) 489-4970

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