Active NPI 1497736391 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kevin J Kaufmann , MD PHD

Ophthalmology • Brookline, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kevin Kaufmann, MD PHD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Brookline, MA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1983, Dr. Kaufmann delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 44 WASHINGTON ST.

Dr. Kaufmann is affiliated with Boston Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

44 Washington St
Suite 103

Brookline, MA 024457130

Telephone 6174840900

Fax 6174840971

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Doctor Physical Therapy,inc Facility NPI 1285971986

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Brookline, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +13.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.5 Yrs

State Avg: 30.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

19 Specialists

Practicing in Brookline, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kaufmann (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Brookline 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,209	775	$375.00	$139.73
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	625	489	$160.00	$16.52
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	603	459	$75.00	$30.00
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	503	372	$200.00	$96.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	416	363	$107.59	$38.45
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	395	205	$536.20	$212.72
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	224	213	$200.00	$70.81
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	169	100	$400.00	$31.64
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	166	162	$160.00	$26.75
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	109	69	$2349.00	$549.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	96	96	$450.00	$181.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	75	55	$905.00	$369.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	62	$200.00	$99.25
92025 Ct scan of cornea	52	52	$200.00	$38.90
92134 Imaging of retina	46	45	$110.00	$43.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	39	$375.00	$139.27
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	29	28	$300.00	$144.48
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	28	26	$200.00	$69.54
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	28	24	$300.00	$99.25
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	27	17	$1200.00	$332.11
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	25	18	$1000.00	$268.63
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	20	13	$2705.00	$654.80
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	19	17	$400.00	$62.67
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	16	11	$2813.00	$532.52
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	15	15	$110.00	$52.36
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$150.00	$40.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	988	645	$375.00	$142.29
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	504	407	$160.00	$16.90
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	462	377	$75.00	$30.68
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	432	325	$200.00	$98.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	340	293	$114.05	$39.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	187	167	$200.00	$71.04
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	182	174	$160.00	$26.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	129	$375.00	$139.69
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	141	98	$600.00	$242.88
92025 Ct scan of cornea	105	102	$200.00	$38.46
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	104	99	$385.58	$73.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	81	81	$450.00	$182.13
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	75	48	$2349.00	$502.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	59	45	$902.46	$373.65
92134 Imaging of retina	53	51	$112.08	$44.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	46	$200.00	$99.47
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	35	32	$200.00	$70.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	32	22	$300.00	$101.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	21	$2314.66	$564.93
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	28	19	$3772.36	$1127.14
92250 Photography of the retina	16	16	$150.00	$41.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	985	631	$375.00	$144.32
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	587	415	$160.00	$17.44
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	491	345	$200.00	$99.53
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	479	370	$75.00	$31.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	235	217	$220.00	$39.93
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	192	183	$200.00	$72.72
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	144	138	$160.00	$27.28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	102	63	$2100.00	$511.53
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	86	80	$313.95	$56.68
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	72	56	$595.83	$249.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	59	$375.00	$142.79
92025 Ct scan of cornea	56	54	$200.00	$38.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$450.00	$185.76
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	53	39	$900.00	$370.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	35	23	$300.00	$102.79
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	29	19	$1500.00	$941.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	24	$200.00	$101.57
92134 Imaging of retina	21	21	$220.00	$45.42
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	21	14	$1900.00	$439.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	985	696	$375.00	$147.22
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	557	426	$160.00	$17.88
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	520	409	$75.00	$32.03
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	421	317	$200.00	$101.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	249	233	$220.00	$41.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	168	162	$200.00	$74.32
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	152	116	$300.00	$105.10
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	137	134	$160.00	$28.08
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	101	64	$2100.00	$584.61
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	86	69	$596.51	$263.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	72	54	$900.00	$390.00
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	61	61	$400.00	$45.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	53	$375.00	$146.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$450.00	$186.99
92025 Ct scan of cornea	33	32	$200.00	$40.35
92134 Imaging of retina	32	31	$220.00	$47.21
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	22	16	$2500.00	$392.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$500.00	$174.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	923	656	$375.00	$143.82
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	512	395	$75.00	$31.20
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	463	381	$160.00	$17.75
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	335	272	$200.00	$96.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	289	266	$220.00	$40.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	206	198	$200.00	$73.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	118	$375.00	$121.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	121	96	$300.00	$100.77
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	99	95	$160.00	$28.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	89	59	$2100.00	$577.41
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	75	75	$400.00	$41.84
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	70	56	$600.00	$251.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$450.00	$183.57
92134 Imaging of retina	45	41	$220.00	$45.88
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	27	$900.00	$377.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	27	$200.00	$84.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$500.00	$171.28
99423 Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 21 or more minutes	14	14	$300.00	$54.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,258	804	$375.00	$141.87
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	989	698	$160.00	$61.22
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	722	513	$75.00	$30.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	326	273	$220.00	$40.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	206	192	$200.00	$73.07
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	187	162	$200.00	$93.79
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	159	120	$300.00	$99.30
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	110	89	$597.27	$246.45
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	97	97	$400.00	$39.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	69	$375.00	$116.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	72	48	$2100.00	$703.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$450.00	$180.67
92134 Imaging of retina	41	40	$220.00	$45.72
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	33	29	$900.00	$398.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	14	$2100.00	$553.20
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	15	11	$1200.00	$361.54
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	15	14	$200.00	$71.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$200.00	$82.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$500.00	$168.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$300.00	$119.86
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	11	$2500.00	$871.67
92025 Ct scan of cornea	11	11	$200.00	$40.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,394	914	$375.00	$133.65
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	1,149	838	$160.00	$56.80
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	834	624	$75.00	$28.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	469	406	$220.00	$38.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	221	216	$200.00	$68.90
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	208	188	$200.00	$87.66
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	105	82	$560.00	$218.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	73	$200.00	$76.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	83	83	$450.00	$170.85
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	79	79	$400.00	$49.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	57	46	$1973.68	$668.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	38	$375.00	$112.20
92134 Imaging of retina	42	41	$220.00	$43.81
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	40	32	$907.50	$345.89
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	26	21	$1961.54	$641.73
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	25	25	$300.00	$91.10
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	24	23	$200.00	$68.87
92025 Ct scan of cornea	22	22	$200.00	$37.33
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	21	16	$1000.00	$254.12
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	20	13	$1200.00	$303.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$500.00	$159.03
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	15	$2441.18	$834.91
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	12	$2423.08	$760.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,294	806	$339.55	$136.54
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	1,227	816	$159.93	$58.73
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	916	623	$75.00	$29.40
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	501	420	$220.00	$40.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	239	231	$200.00	$72.09
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	192	176	$200.00	$90.08
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	115	89	$553.04	$231.09
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	113	113	$400.00	$95.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$450.00	$176.78
92025 Ct scan of cornea	69	67	$200.00	$39.13
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	62	47	$959.68	$692.48
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	60	43	$900.00	$363.67
92134 Imaging of retina	51	49	$220.00	$44.66
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	32	19	$1200.00	$324.01
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	32	27	$196.09	$71.32
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	30	25	$1513.33	$822.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	21	$355.00	$116.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	24	19	$254.17	$94.53
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	22	16	$1000.00	$260.59
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	21	$50.00	$15.53
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	17	17	$160.00	$54.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-11

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 55831

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

3035735 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Ma

J05976 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts Health Plan

055831 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Boston Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.c.

44 Washington St, Brookline, MA 024457167

Phone: 6172329600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

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Robert Sanderson , MA

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

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Master of Arts

Dr. Chang Yoon , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1538169552

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Anthony Fraioli , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1619951878

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Charlene Carroll , AuD

Audiologist

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Doctor of Audiology

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active February 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2016

Registered at 44 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 103, BROOKLINE, MA 024457130 (Tel: 6174840900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 251, 55 TRAPELO RD, BELMONT, MA 02478 (Tel: 6174840900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 19, 2016

Recorded as KEVIN KAUFMANN, MD PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #55831 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 08, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497736391

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 08, 2005

Last Update: March 11, 2022

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 251, 55 Trapelo Rd

Belmont, MA 02478

Phone: 6174840900

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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