DR. GARY I KAUFMAN M.D.
NPI 1447252457
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since August 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608(773) 257-6770 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Gary I Kaufman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GARY I KAUFMAN M.D. (NPI 1447252457) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-098702) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447252457
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY I KAUFMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address1501 S CALIFORNIA AVEChicago, IL 60608-1732
Mailing Address3537 Paysphere CirChicago, IL 60674-0035 · (708) 786-2900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 2011
NPI 1447252457 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036-098702
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 036-098702 (IL)
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH29000IL
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedL82812/357801IL
Medicaid036-098702-1IL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gary I Kaufman M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557352176
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040521000994
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
35 services20 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
23 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140018
Location1500 S Fairfield AveChicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60608 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers16 claims59 services$4.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Anesthesiology
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Emergency Medicine
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Emergency Medicine
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Emergency Medicine
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Emergency Medicine
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608

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 Gary Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Kaufman is 1447252457. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2005.

Where is Gary Kaufman located?

Gary Kaufman practices at 1501 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608. The listed phone number is (773) 257-6770.

What is Gary Kaufman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Gary Kaufman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Kaufman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Gary Kaufman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Gary 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.

Is Gary Kaufman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gary Kaufman is affiliated with Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Kaufman was last updated on October 5, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.