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- 44 Washington St, Suite 103, Brookline, MA 02445
About Dr. Kaufmann
Kevin J. Kaufmann, MD PHD practices ophthalmology in Brookline, MA. Kevin is a 1983 graduate of Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania. Medicare claims data shows Kevin provided 5,006 services to 3,725 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497736391.
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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) 484-0900
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
44 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 103
Brookline, MA 02445
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,006 services · 3,725 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
395 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
109 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
75 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,209 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
625 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Brookline 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kaufmann?
Dr. Kaufmann is an eye doctor in Brookline, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaufmann's address?
Dr. Kaufmann is listed at 44 Washington St Suite 103, Brookline, MA 02445. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kaufmann?
The number on file is (617) 484-0900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kaufmann?
Dr. Kaufmann's National Provider Identifier is 1497736391. 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. Kaufmann train?
Dr. Kaufmann attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kaufmann have?
Dr. Kaufmann has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kaufmann perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kaufmann performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kaufmann's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kaufmann. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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