Active NPI 1407993538 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen J Kauffman , DPM

Podiatrist • Lecanto, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Kauffman, DPM is a certified Podiatrist practicing in Lecanto, FL. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1996, Dr. Kauffman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 950 N AVALON WAY.

Dr. Kauffman is affiliated with The Orthopaedic Institute, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

950 N Avalon Way

Lecanto, FL 344616004

Telephone 3527462663

Fax 3527466907

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Citrus Orthopaedic And Joint Institute, Pa Facility NPI 1275668063

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Podiatrist in Lecanto, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +0.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.5 Yrs

State Avg: 25.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Lecanto, FL (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kauffman (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Lecanto Specialty Average (29.5 Years) 29.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	7,000	137	$0.39	$0.13
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	401	300	$101.00	$33.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	392	253	$220.00	$91.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	292	292	$328.00	$112.77
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	193	141	$104.00	$35.51
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	84	67	$377.23	$55.66
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	64	53	$363.00	$52.38
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	58	45	$21.00	$6.35
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	34	32	$126.84	$51.28
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	27	24	$136.00	$58.68
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	20	18	$88.00	$28.15
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	16	14	$173.00	$113.90
27786 Closed treatment of broken ankle	13	13	$877.00	$328.76
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	11	11	$625.00	$225.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	421	301	$101.00	$32.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	363	246	$220.29	$88.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	311	311	$328.00	$110.79
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	231	159	$104.00	$34.94
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	176	111	$21.00	$6.57
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	146	97	$21.00	$7.24
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	116	93	$376.62	$55.13
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	57	45	$369.37	$51.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$501.00	$164.24
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	39	34	$128.21	$50.29
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	21	20	$136.00	$57.54
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	19	18	$625.00	$205.25
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	18	16	$449.00	$146.25
27786 Closed treatment of broken ankle	15	15	$877.00	$317.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$325.00	$125.16
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	14	14	$88.00	$27.68
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	14	13	$100.00	$30.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$132.00	$55.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	434	301	$101.00	$33.83
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	372	187	$21.00	$6.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	323	212	$220.00	$89.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	306	306	$328.00	$111.98
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	203	148	$103.23	$35.35
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	130	100	$375.00	$55.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$501.00	$164.86
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	41	34	$363.00	$52.14
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	34	32	$134.19	$53.08
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	24	22	$144.50	$61.53
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	21	19	$625.00	$203.15
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	19	17	$100.00	$30.90
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	19	19	$147.00	$55.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$325.00	$126.55
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	15	13	$88.00	$27.02
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	14	14	$89.00	$31.52
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	12	12	$173.00	$109.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$132.00	$56.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	299	200	$221.44	$90.87
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	294	214	$101.00	$33.28
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	240	124	$21.00	$6.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	229	229	$328.76	$112.81
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	226	140	$104.00	$34.93
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	147	112	$377.55	$54.14
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	54	41	$21.00	$5.69
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	38	34	$40.00	$10.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	29	$132.00	$55.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$501.00	$169.08
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	36	27	$363.00	$52.03
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	31	25	$141.13	$50.57
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	28	22	$136.00	$54.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	20	$325.00	$129.70
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	17	17	$625.00	$220.50
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	16	13	$449.00	$151.78
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	13	13	$88.00	$28.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	331	207	$220.33	$75.20
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	320	145	$21.00	$7.01
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	306	213	$101.33	$31.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	248	248	$328.00	$107.97
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	180	136	$104.00	$32.63
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	141	103	$326.94	$53.27
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	84	21	$1.00	$0.12
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	41	38	$131.10	$47.84
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	37	30	$136.00	$55.39
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	20	16	$100.00	$29.02
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	19	15	$88.00	$27.67
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	15	15	$625.00	$223.22
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	14	14	$147.00	$53.60
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	13	13	$173.00	$111.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	448	295	$134.82	$74.01
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	407	294	$69.55	$30.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	353	353	$232.87	$108.37
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	256	174	$69.47	$32.21
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	235	127	$12.57	$6.81
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	227	181	$126.64	$51.35
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	87	19	$0.33	$0.11
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	79	74	$9.00	$6.25
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	65	59	$19.00	$12.00
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	52	45	$123.37	$47.84
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	32	30	$127.56	$54.36
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	31	27	$59.94	$26.62
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	22	21	$185.27	$106.40
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	15	15	$92.00	$50.74
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	15	15	$531.40	$213.22
27786 Closed treatment of broken ankle	14	14	$717.57	$319.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$204.07	$108.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	477	276	$116.00	$75.65
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	472	195	$8.99	$7.09
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	439	299	$63.80	$29.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	358	358	$213.00	$112.63
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	255	165	$62.45	$31.12
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	216	165	$124.57	$53.36
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	52	13	$0.30	$0.12
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	51	44	$58.00	$27.82
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	41	34	$130.10	$56.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	29	$182.00	$111.37
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	31	29	$118.71	$47.82
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	20	19	$19.00	$13.06
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	20	20	$188.00	$107.08
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	18	14	$346.00	$137.16
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	16	16	$508.00	$231.69
28285 Correction of toe joint deformity	16	11	$940.00	$290.53
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	14	$191.00	$108.21
27786 Closed treatment of broken ankle	14	14	$691.00	$333.82
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	14	14	$9.00	$6.66
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	11	11	$92.00	$50.29
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	11	11	$114.00	$50.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	555	210	$9.00	$6.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	459	281	$116.21	$71.63
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	407	283	$64.00	$28.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	369	369	$213.00	$105.95
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	242	162	$62.91	$29.39
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	197	146	$126.52	$49.68
28272 Incision of toe joint capsule	48	13	$794.00	$128.56
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	47	40	$119.89	$43.18
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	42	38	$58.00	$25.13
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	39	32	$130.26	$52.04
28285 Correction of toe joint deformity	30	11	$940.00	$217.06
73660 X-ray of toes, minimum of 2 views	26	24	$50.00	$27.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$185.80	$106.00
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	18	18	$508.00	$199.97
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	17	17	$188.00	$98.88
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	15	15	$114.00	$47.98
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$191.00	$102.43
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	11	11	$92.00	$45.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Podiatrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 213E00000X

State License FL PO0002716

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 213ES0103X

State License FL PO0002716

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

340666100 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Orthopaedic Institute, Pa

1710 Se 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 344714656

Phone: 3526201900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

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Physical Therapist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 15, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 15, 2011

Registered at 950 N AVALON WAY, LECANTO, FL 344616004 (Tel: 3527462663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 15, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 1990, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 344231990 (Tel: 3527462663)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 15, 2011

Recorded as STEPHEN KAUFFMAN, DPM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 15, 2011

Podiatrist (License #PO0002716 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 30, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407993538

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 30, 2007

Last Update: March 15, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1990

Crystal River, FL 344231990

Phone: 3527462663

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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