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Deactivated NPI 1861719098 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Ira H. Kaufman , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Ira Kaufman has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date April 28, 2010
NPI Deactivation Date October 15, 2020
Total Practice Duration ~10 Years of Practice (2010 – 2020)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ira Kaufman, MD was a registered Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 10 years, Dr. Kaufman provided care at the practice location at 1400 HERMANN DR until profile deactivation on 2020-10-15.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1400 Hermann Dr

Houston, TX 770047143

Telephone 7135223281
Fax 7135223281

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 075762

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated October 15, 2020

Record deactivated on October 15, 2020

NPI Profile Active April 28, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 28, 2010

Registered at 1400 HERMANN DR, HOUSTON, TX 770047143 (Tel: 7135223281)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 28, 2010

Registered at 1400 HERMANN DR, HOUSTON, TX 770047143 (Tel: 7135223281)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 28, 2010

Recorded as IRA KAUFMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 28, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #075762 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 28, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861719098
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 28, 2010
Last Update: April 28, 2010
Deactivation Date: October 15, 2020

Mailing Address

1400 Hermann Dr

Houston, TX 770047143

Phone: 7135223281

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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