Physician Profile
Lawrence S. Kaufman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kaufman
Based in Albany, NY, Lawrence S. Kaufman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Lawrence graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1992. Lawrence is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Lawrence provided 6,646 services to 1,184 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, and test for allergy using allergenic extract.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (518) 701-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
123 EVERETT RD
Albany, NY 12205
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,646 services · 1,184 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
124 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
120 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
114 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
23 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70491 |
14 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast | Imaging | 70480 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,445 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
1,046 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 6
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Albany 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kaufman specialize in?
Dr. Kaufman is an otolaryngology (ent) in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kaufman located?
Dr. Kaufman is listed at 123 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaufman's phone number?
The number on file is (518) 701-2000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kaufman?
Dr. Kaufman's National Provider Identifier is 1144227919. 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. Kaufman go to medical school?
Dr. Kaufman attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kaufman have?
Dr. Kaufman has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kaufman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kaufman performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for needle or tube localization and ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kaufman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kaufman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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