DR. DAVID CHARLES KAUFMAN M.D.
NPI 1568499168
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Rochester, NY

Active since June 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX SURG, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 273-1911(585) 273-1011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. David Charles Kaufman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID CHARLES KAUFMAN M.D. (NPI 1568499168) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (182325) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568499168
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID CHARLES KAUFMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX SURGRochester, NY 14642-8410
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave, Box SurgRochester, NY 14642-8410 · (585) 273-1911 · Fax (585) 273-1011
Fax(585) 273-1011
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1568499168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 182325
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
601 ELMWOOD AVE, Rochester, NY 14642

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01414575NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David Charles 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 ID7719926799
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050428000862
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show David Kaufman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX SURG
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
258 services43 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
31 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14642 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.35
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost98.55

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.

Physician Assistant
601 ELMWOOD AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 635
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 648
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 652
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 656
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 704
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 705
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642

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 David Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Kaufman is 1568499168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2006.

Where is David Kaufman located?

David Kaufman practices at 601 Elmwood Ave Box Surg, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 273-1911.

What is David Kaufman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is David Kaufman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Kaufman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Kaufman reassigns Medicare benefits to University Cardiothoracic Surgery Group (Rochester, NY). The 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 David Kaufman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is David Kaufman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Kaufman is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Kaufman was last updated on June 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.