BETHESDA INTERNAL MEDICINE AND GERIATRICS, P.C.
NPI 1659531960
Internal Medicine in Bethesda, MD

Q: What is Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C.'s specialty?

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

Active since June 10, 2008CLIA 21D0934158 · Waiver

8218 WISCONSIN AVE, ST 103, BETHESDA, MD 20814(301) 215-8480(301) 215-8401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.c. NPPES

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

BETHESDA INTERNAL MEDICINE AND GERIATRICS, P.C. (NPI 1659531960) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Bethesda, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 29, 2027 and lists Ava Kaufman, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659531960

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Legal Business NameBETHESDA INTERNAL MEDICINE AND GERIATRICS, P.C.

Location Address8218 WISCONSIN AVE, ST 103Bethesda, MD 20814-3107

Mailing Address8218 Wisconsin Ave, St 103Bethesda, MD 20814-3107 · (301) 215-8480 · Fax (301) 215-8401

Phone(301) 215-8480

Fax(301) 215-8401

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialAva KaufmanPresident · (301) 215-8480

Enumeration DateJune 10, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2008

✔ NPI 1659531960 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MD · D26259

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.

8218 WISCONSIN AVE, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN130266MD

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Ava Kaufman, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1790836138

8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 103
Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 215-8480

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Arezou Nazary, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1063033298

16300 SAND CANYON AVE STE 311
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 791-3101

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2,280 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 21D0934158

Bethesda Internal Medicine/Geriatrics · Bethesda, MD

Active · expires Sep 29, 2027

CLIA Number21D0934158

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateSeptember 30, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 29, 2027

Laboratory DirectorAva A. Kaufman MD

Laboratory Phone(301) 215-8480

Laboratory LocationBethesda Internal Medicine/Geriatrics8218 Wisconsin Ave Ste 103, Bethesda, MD 20814

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C. is 1659531960. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2008.

Where is Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C. located?

Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C. is located at 8218 Wisconsin Ave St 103, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (301) 215-8480.

What is Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C.'s specialty?

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

Is Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C.. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 21D0934158) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 29, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bethesda Internal Medicine And Geriatrics, P.C. was last updated on September 9, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.