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DR. GEORGE C KAUFMAN III O.D.
NPI 1669495271
Optometrist in The Woodlands, TX

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 100, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380(281) 367-2020(281) 292-2297 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. George C Kaufman Iii O.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE C KAUFMAN III O.D. (NPI 1669495271) is an individual optometrist in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (2244TG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669495271
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE C KAUFMAN IIICredential: O.D.
Location Address1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 100The Woodlands, TX 77380-3241
Mailing Address1001 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 100The Woodlands, TX 77380-3241 · (281) 367-2020 · Fax (281) 292-2297
Phone(281) 367-2020
Fax(281) 292-2297
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 2011
✔ NPI 1669495271 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 2244TG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid093568063TX
Medicare UPINT14131TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified82Y721TX
Medicare NSC0403010001TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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 (PECOS)

Dr. George C Kaufman Iii O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 George Kaufman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Woodlands Eye Associates At Medical Plaza PLLC
Same address
Corneal and Contact Management
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE. 100
The Woodlands, TX 77380
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336284793 (281) 367-2020

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77380 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 $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

JULIA CARICO MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE 140
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Montgomery County (281) 367-2035
BARRONS ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 130
SPRING, TX 77380
Montgomery County (281) 806-5758
STONEBRIAR ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, PA
Anesthesiology
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 130
SPRING, TX 77380
Montgomery County (281) 806-5758
RON B ROGERS D.D.S., M.S.
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 300
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Montgomery County (281) 367-1617
DR. CALVIN LEE JOCHETZ DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 300
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Montgomery County (281) 367-2090
MARIA KIPP PRUITT
Speech-Language Pathologist
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE 140
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Montgomery County (281) 367-2035
TAYLOR JOHNSON MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE 140
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Montgomery County (281) 367-2035
CENTER FOR FACIAL PAIN & DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE
Dentist (General Practice)
1001 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 200
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Montgomery County (281) 296-6797

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 George Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Kaufman is 1669495271. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is George Kaufman located?

George Kaufman practices at 1001 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The listed phone number is (281) 367-2020.

What is George Kaufman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is George Kaufman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Kaufman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for George Kaufman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Kaufman reassigns Medicare benefits to Woodlands Eye Associates At Medical Plaza PLLC (The Woodlands, TX). 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 George Kaufman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does George Kaufman accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan and 8 other insurers list George 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Kaufman was last updated on March 21, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.