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HOWARD S KAUFMAN MD
NPI 1912939604
Surgery in Pasadena, CA

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
10 PICO ST, PASADENA, CA 91105(626) 397-5896(626) 397-5899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Howard S Kaufman Md NPPES

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

HOWARD S KAUFMAN MD (NPI 1912939604) is an individual surgery provider in Pasadena, California, licensed in California (C50932) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912939604
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD S KAUFMANCredential: MD
Location Address10 PICO STPasadena, CA 91105-3201
Mailing AddressPo Box 50487Pasadena, CA 91115-0487 · (626) 397-5896 · Fax (626) 397-5899
Phone(626) 397-5896
Fax(626) 397-5899
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 2012
✔ NPI 1912939604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C50932
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
10 PICO ST, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid00C509320CA
Other00C509320CA · Blue Shield Pin
Other00C509320C29CA · Cal Optima Pin
Other020053154CA · Medicare Railroad Pin
Medicare UPINE49960CA
Medicare PINWC50932ACA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Howard S Kaufman Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91105 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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

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%246 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication
Percentage of patients who underwent a non-emergency surgery who had their personalized risks of postoperative complications assessed by their surgical team prior to surgery using a clinical data-based, patient-specific risk calculator and who received…
100%80 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.
39%428 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
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…
78%428 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…
2%428 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
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 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Skin barrier; solid, 4 x 4 or equivalent; each A4362
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers12 claims540 services$3.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz A4371
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers14 claims29 services$3.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers14 claims310 services$4.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4407
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers14 claims280 services$7.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each A4456
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers21 claims1,270 services$0.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, with built in convexity, with filter, (1 piece), each A5057
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims290 services$9.31 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 4

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

DR. BRIAN DAVID ROSS M.D., PHD
Specialist
10 PICO ST
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-5840
THE HILL MEDICAL CORPORATION
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
10 PICO ST
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-8661
HUNTINGTON MR CENTER A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Radiology (Body Imaging)
10 PICO ST
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-8661
HUNTINGTON MEDICALRESEARCH INSTITUTES
Clinical Medical Laboratory
10 PICO ST
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 397-5840

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 Howard Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Kaufman is 1912939604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Howard Kaufman located?

Howard Kaufman practices at 10 Pico St, Pasadena, CA 91105. The listed phone number is (626) 397-5896.

What is Howard Kaufman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Howard Kaufman enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Kaufman was last updated on October 1, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.