DR. MATTHEW R. KAUFMAN M.D.
NPI 1134188378
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Red Bank, NJ

NPI Status: Active since March 17, 2006

Contact Information

331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 200
RED BANK, NJ
ZIP 07701
Phone: (732) 426-3420
Fax: (732) 747-2606

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Taxonomies
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Areas of Expertise
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
PECOS Enrolled
Opted-Out Medicare

About MATTHEW KAUFMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Matthew Kaufman, a provider established in Red Bank, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in plastic and reconstructive surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1134188378 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0122X with license number 25MA07877900 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI: 1134188378
Provider Name: DR. MATTHEW R. KAUFMAN M.D.
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 200 RED BANK, NJ 07701
Location Phone: (732) 426-3420
Location Fax: (732) 747-2606
Mailing Address: 200 SCHULZ DR STE 2 RED BANK, NJ 07701
Mailing Phone: (732) 426-3420
Mailing Fax: (732) 747-2606
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 03-17-2006
Last Update Date: 05-16-2025
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The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Matthew Kaufman opted out of Medicare effective on 01-01-2024 until 01-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Taxonomy Code: 2086S0122X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 25MA07877900
License State: NJ
Taxonomy Description: A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No.	Taxonomy Code	Type	Classification / Specialization	License No. (State)
1	2086S0122X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	A80817 (CA)
2	2086S0122X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	ME130627 (FL)
3	2086S0122X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	215313 (NY)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Matthew Kaufman is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 01-01-2024
Opt-Out End Date: 01-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1134188378, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 6

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 2

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4

Check

Target digit

Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 62

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1134188378.