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MICHAEL H KAUFMAN MD
NPI 1851336986
Internal Medicine in Taos, NM

Q: What is Michael Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Kaufman is 1851336986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2006.

Q: What is Michael Kaufman's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Kaufman was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 days 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.

Active since June 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1399 WEIMER RD, SUITE 200, TAOS, NM 87571(505) 758-2224 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Michael H Kaufman Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL H KAUFMAN MD (NPI 1851336986) is an individual internal medicine provider in Taos, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (71-161) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (1967).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851336986

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL H KAUFMANCredential: MD

Location Address1399 WEIMER RD, SUITE 200Taos, NM 87571-6340

Mailing AddressNdcbu Box 5775Taos, NM 87571 · (505) 758-2224

Phone(505) 758-2224

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1967

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2026

✔ NPI 1851336986 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in NM · 71-161

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.

1399 WEIMER RD, Taos, NM 87571

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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

Michael H Kaufman Md 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 ID4183675929

PECOS Enrollment IDI20091228000032

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Kaufman reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Taos Medical Group P A

Same address

Internal Medicine

1399 WEIMER RD STE 200
Taos, NM 87571

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
10 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558392274 (575) 758-2224

Taos Health Systems Inc Holy Cross Hospital

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

1397 WEIMER RD
Taos, NM 87571

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
122 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194751958 (575) 758-8883

Taos Professional Services,llc

Same address

Surgery

1397 WEIMER RD
Taos, NM 87571

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
56 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1891070777 (575) 751-5746

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 18

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.

788 services316 patients

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.

716 services608 patients

Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0442

An annual alcohol misuse screening is a 15-minute check-up to assess your drinking habits. It helps identify if you're consuming alcohol in a way that could harm your health. This is not a judgment, but a tool to promote your wellbeing.

548 services548 patients

Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444

An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.

438 services438 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

145 services145 patients

Urinalysis, manual test 81002

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

107 services89 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

105 services105 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

95 services18 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

95 services78 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

45 services27 patients

Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit G0438

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your doctor to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's an opportunity to discuss your health status and goals and get a plan tailored for you.

41 services41 patients

Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous G0328

A fecal occult blood test is a screening tool for colorectal cancer. It checks for tiny amounts of blood in your stool that can't be seen with the naked eye. The immunoassay method can test 1-3 samples at once. This helps detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

30 services30 patients

Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439

Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.

23 services23 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 99496

Transitional care management services are designed to ensure a smooth transition from a hospital to home or another care setting for patients with complex health issues. These services include medication management, patient education, and coordination with healthcare providers.

22 services22 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

19 services19 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442

This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.

18 services18 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 99495

Transitional care management services focus on coordinating and managing your care after you leave the hospital. For moderate complexity problems, this involves managing your medications, arranging further treatments, and ensuring you have the necessary follow-ups.

15 services13 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Santa Fe, NM

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number320002

Location455 St Michael's DriveSanta Fe, NM 87505 · Santa Fe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems

Critical Access Hospitals · Taos, NM

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number321310

Location1397 Weimer RoadTaos, NM 87571 · Taos County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87571 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

$126.21 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

34%1,210 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

24%257 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

99%5,388 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

91%555 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%338 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

65%2,350 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

50%2,159 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

85%2,350 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

10%2,350 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

18%2,350 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

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

10 suppliers69 claims212 services$6.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

7 suppliers17 claims33 services$1.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Male external catheter, with or without adhesive, disposable, each A4349

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

1 supplier12 claims420 services$1.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Intermittent urinary catheter, with insertion supplies A4353

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N

1 supplier12 claims1,800 services$6.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers18 claims43 services$7.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, latex, with or without tube, with straps, each A5112

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$28.93 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 17

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

TAOS SURGICAL SPECIALTIES LLC

Specialist

1399 WEIMER RD, SUITE # 600
TAOS, NM 87571

Taos County (575) 751-0334

DR. WHITNEY DAVID MD

Surgery

1399 WEIMER RD, 600
TAOS, NM 87571

Taos County (575) 751-0334

TAOS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC INC

Orthopaedic Surgery

1399 WEIMER RD
TAOS, NM 87571

Taos County (505) 332-8351

GALVESTON DERMATOLOGY, P.A.

Dermatology

1399 WEIMER RD, SUITE 200
TAOS, NM 87571

Taos County (575) 779-0361

AIDEN MATTHEW O'ROURKE M.D.

Surgery

1399 WEIMER RD, # 600
TAOS, NM 87571

Taos County (575) 751-0334

GEILAN ISMAIL MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1399 WEIMER RD, SUITE 200
TAOS, NM 87571

Taos County (505) 758-2224

JOHN W. MORRISON, JR. M.D.

Ophthalmology

1399 WEIMER RD, SUITE 300
TAOS, NM 87571

Taos County (505) 758-0621

MOUNTAIN MEDICAL SUPPLY INC

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

1399 WEIMER RD, STE 700A
TAOS, NM 87571

Taos County (505) 758-8081

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 Michael Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Kaufman is 1851336986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2006.

Where is Michael Kaufman located?

Michael Kaufman practices at 1399 Weimer Rd Suite 200, Taos, NM 87571. The listed phone number is (505) 758-2224.

What is Michael Kaufman's specialty?

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

Is Michael Kaufman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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 organizations bill Medicare for Michael Kaufman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Kaufman reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Taos Medical Group P A (Taos, NM), Taos Health Systems Inc Holy Cross Hospital (Taos, NM) and Taos Professional Services,llc (Taos, NM). Each 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 Michael Kaufman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Michael Kaufman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Kaufman is affiliated with Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Kaufman was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 days 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.