Peter H Kaufer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tucson, AZ

Peter H Kaufer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He went to University Of South Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Tucson Eye Physicians Pllc and his current practice location is 1745 E Skyline Dr, Suite 175, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 742-1900.

Peter H Kaufer is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 37423) 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 1912085002.

Contact Information

Peter H Kaufer, MD
1745 E Skyline Dr, Suite 175,
Tucson, AZ 85718-1162
(520) 742-1900
(520) 742-1170

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter H Kaufer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location1745 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, Arizona
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:
  • Peter H Kaufer attended and graduated from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912085002
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183646235
  • Enrollment ID: I20070919000916

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter H Kaufer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912085002NPI-NPPES
257044MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 37423 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tucson Eye Physicians Pllc38705724802

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. Peter H Kaufer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTucson Eye Physicians Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164542734
PECOS PAC ID: 3870572480
Enrollment ID: O20040716000970

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. Peter H Kaufer 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
Peter H Kaufer, MD
1745 E Skyline Drive, Suite 175,
Tucson, AZ 85718-1162

Ph: (520) 742-1900
Peter H Kaufer, MD
1745 E Skyline Dr, Suite 175,
Tucson, AZ 85718-1162

Ph: (520) 742-1900

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