Physician Profile
Ava A. Kaufman, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kaufman
Ava A. Kaufman, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Bethesda, MD specializing in internal medicine. Ava trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University, graduating in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Ava cared for 2,163 Medicare patients across 2,931 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (301) 215-8480
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 103
Bethesda, MD 20814
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
Imaging referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,931 services · 2,163 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
470 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
34 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
268 |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
146 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
474 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
388 |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | Office visit | 99211 |
286 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
271 |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
236 |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
210 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Bethesda 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ava A. Kaufman specialize in?
Ava A. Kaufman is an internist in Bethesda, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Ava A. Kaufman located?
Ava A. Kaufman is listed at 8218 Wisconsin Ave Suite 103, Bethesda, MD 20814. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ava A. Kaufman's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 215-8480. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ava A. Kaufman's NPI number?
Ava A. Kaufman's National Provider Identifier is 1790836138. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Ava A. Kaufman train?
Ava A. Kaufman attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ava A. Kaufman been practicing?
Ava A. Kaufman has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ava A. Kaufman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ava A. Kaufman performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ava A. Kaufman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ava A. Kaufman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.