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- 291 Independence Dr, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
About Dr. Kauffman
John M. Kauffman, MD practices gastroenterology in Chestnut Hill, MA. John is a 1992 graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry/Texas A&M University. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 770 Medicare patients across 954 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720052038.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 541-6679
- Email not available
Practice Locations
291 INDEPENDENCE DR
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
Chronic conditions
Liver health
Specialized and cancer
- Short bowel syndrome
Wound care
- Feeding Tube Site Irritation
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Advanced endoscopy
- EUS-guided biopsy
Biliary and pancreatic endoscopy
- Biliary sphincterotomy
- Endoscopic bile duct stone removal
Capsule and physiology testing
- Ambulatory reflux monitoring
- Hydrogen and methane breath testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Chronic illness
- Feeding tube care and troubleshooting
Clinical Nutrition
Digestive
- Bowel Retraining Program
General surgery
- Hemorrhoid banding and treatment
Lower endoscopy
- Diagnostic colonoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Nursing care
- G-Tube Button Replacement
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Esophageal biopsy
- Stomach biopsy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
954 services · 770 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
106 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
103 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
99 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
19 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
12 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
108 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
66 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Liver function blood test panel | Lab test | 80076 |
50 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Blood creatinine level | Lab test | 82565 |
49 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 6
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.
Other gastroenterologists in Chestnut Hill 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kauffman specialize in?
Dr. Kauffman is a gastroenterologist in Chestnut Hill, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kauffman located?
Dr. Kauffman is listed at 291 Independence Dr, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kauffman's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 541-6679. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kauffman's NPI number?
Dr. Kauffman's National Provider Identifier is 1720052038. 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 Dr. Kauffman go to medical school?
Dr. Kauffman attended Baylor College of Dentistry/Texas A&M University, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kauffman been practicing?
Dr. Kauffman has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kauffman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kauffman performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kauffman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kauffman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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