Physician Profile
Melissa Kaufman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kaufman
Melissa Kaufman, MD is a healthcare provider in Nashville, TN specializing in urology. Melissa trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 14,785 services to 1,005 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and urinalysis, manual test.
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
- (615) 322-3000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,785 services · 1,005 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
148 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
89 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
86 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple timed assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51736 |
70 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
49 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
49 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51728 |
49 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
21 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 64590 |
16 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
16 | More than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 1
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 urologists in Nashville 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kaufman?
Dr. Kaufman is an urologist in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaufman's address?
Dr. Kaufman is listed at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. 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. Kaufman?
The number on file is (615) 322-3000. 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 1376690255. 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 train?
Dr. Kaufman attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kaufman have?
Dr. Kaufman has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kaufman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kaufman performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 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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