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MICHELLE F KAUFMAN CNM
NPI 1023553278
Advanced Practice Midwife in Elkhart, IN

Active since December 27, 2016PECOS Enrolled
81.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100, ELKHART, IN 46514(574) 293-2893(574) 293-1298 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2025, Mar 20, 2025, Dec 27, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Michelle F Kaufman Cnm NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHELLE F KAUFMAN CNM (NPI 1023553278) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Elkhart, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (09000486A) and active in the NPI registry since December 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023553278
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHELLE F KAUFMANCredential: CNM
Location Address1215 LAWN AVE STE 100Elkhart, IN 46514-2450
Mailing Address3245 Health Dr Ste 100Granger, IN 46530-1380 · (574) 647-3437
Phone(574) 293-2893
Fax(574) 293-1298
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 27, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1023553278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 09000486A
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100, Elkhart, IN 46514
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11215 Lawn Ave Ste 110Elkhart, IN 46514-2493 · Phone (574) 524-7570 · Fax (574) 524-7571
Location 22222 Rieth Blvd Suite 104Goshen, IN 46526-5869 · Phone (574) 875-1082 · Fax (574) 875-3860
Location 31545 Cassopolis StElkhart, IN 46514-3128 · Phone (574) 584-7373
Location 42405 W Lexington AveElkhart, IN 46514-1417 · Phone (574) 524-7575 · Fax (574) 524-7576

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid300102513IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Michelle F Kaufman Cnm is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Michelle Kaufman reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Beacon Medical Group, Inc.
0.1 mi
Gastroenterology
500 ARCADE AVE STE 300
Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 734 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699794057 (574) 389-7362
Healthlinc, Inc
2.6 mi
Community Health
236 SIMPSON AVE
Elkhart, IN 46516
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Heart City Health Center Inc
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720033418 (574) 970-1435
Tower Health Medical Group
531 mi
Sports Medicine
1350 BROADCASTING RD STE 201
Wyomissing, PA 19610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,473 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891036166 (610) 685-9600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46514 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.23

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND
General Acute Care Hospital
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 647-1070
SAMANTHA LYNN JESTER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
BEACON MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
LORA D DEFREESE CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
HEATHER A. HOSTETLER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
JULIE B MOTYCKA MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michelle Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Kaufman is 1023553278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 27, 2016.

Where is Michelle Kaufman located?

Michelle Kaufman practices at 1215 Lawn Ave Ste 100, Elkhart, IN 46514. The listed phone number is (574) 293-2893.

What is Michelle Kaufman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Michelle Kaufman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Kaufman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michelle Kaufman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michelle Kaufman reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Beacon Medical Group, Inc. (Elkhart, IN), Healthlinc, Inc (Elkhart, IN) and Tower Health Medical Group (Wyomissing, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michelle Kaufman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michelle Kaufman accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Michelle Kaufman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Kaufman was last updated on May 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.