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ERICA ELIZABETH KAUFMAN WEST M.D.
NPI 1619075785
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Munster, IN

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 SUPERIOR AVE STE O, MUNSTER, IN 46321(219) 864-7782(219) 924-8831 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2026, May 1, 2023, Dec 14, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Erica Elizabeth Kaufman West M.d. NPPES

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

ERICA ELIZABETH KAUFMAN WEST M.D. (NPI 1619075785) is an individual infectious disease provider in Munster, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01078933A) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Franciscan Health Michigan City, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619075785
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameERICA ELIZABETH KAUFMAN WESTCredential: M.D.
Location Address701 SUPERIOR AVE STE OMunster, IN 46321-4037
Mailing AddressPo Box 781076Detroit, MI 48278-1076 · (317) 528-4800 · Fax (317) 865-1479
Phone(219) 864-7782
Fax(219) 924-8831
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1619075785 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01078933A✔ Licensed in IL · 036.125932
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
701 SUPERIOR AVE STE O, Munster, IN 46321
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Erica Elizabeth Palys Md

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid300005882IN
Other3932056IL · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Erica Elizabeth Kaufman West 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 ID1951496314
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170908001506
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 Erica Kaufman West reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Franciscan Physician Network
68 mi
Urgent Care
1515 W DRAGOON TRL
Mishawaka, IN 46544
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 1,396 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366879009 (574) 254-6253

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.

Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 97597
This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.
53 services13 patients
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.
20 services18 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 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Franciscan Health Michigan City

Acute Care Hospitals · Michigan City, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150015
Location3500 Franciscan WayMichigan City, IN 46360 · La Porte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Dyer

Acute Care Hospitals · Dyer, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150090
Location24 Joliet StDyer, IN 46311 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Crown Point

Acute Care Hospitals · Crown Point, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150126
Location12750 Saint Francis DriveCrown Point, IN 46307 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Munster

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150165
Location701 Superior AveMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46321 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6402
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers20 claims1,752 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Erica Kaufman West's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erica Kaufman West is 1619075785. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006. The provider is also known as Erica Elizabeth Palys MD.

Where is Erica Kaufman West located?

Erica Kaufman West practices at 701 Superior Ave Ste O, Munster, IN 46321. The listed phone number is (219) 864-7782.

What is Erica Kaufman West's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Erica Kaufman West enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erica Kaufman West 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 Erica Kaufman West's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Erica Kaufman West reassigns Medicare benefits to Franciscan Physician Network (Mishawaka, IN). 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 Erica Kaufman West's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Erica Kaufman West accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Erica Kaufman West 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 Erica Kaufman West affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erica Kaufman West is affiliated with Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Munster.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erica Kaufman West was last updated on March 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.