Physician Profile
Merrill C. Kaufman, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kaufman
Based in Ozone Park, NY, Merrill C. Kaufman, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Merrill cared for 676 Medicare patients across 1,009 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers.
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
- (718) 835-3800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9510 101ST AVE
Ozone Park, NY 11416
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
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
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
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
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
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,009 services · 676 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
77 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
62 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
57 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
38 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
81 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
63 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise | Treatment | 93924 |
62 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
55 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
321 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Ozone Park 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Merrill C. Kaufman?
Merrill C. Kaufman is an internist in Ozone Park, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Merrill C. Kaufman's address?
Merrill C. Kaufman is listed at 9510 101St Ave, Ozone Park, NY 11416. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Merrill C. Kaufman?
The number on file is (718) 835-3800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Merrill C. Kaufman's NPI number?
Merrill C. Kaufman's National Provider Identifier is 1023060878. 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 Merrill C. Kaufman train?
Merrill C. Kaufman attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Merrill C. Kaufman been practicing?
Merrill C. Kaufman has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Merrill C. Kaufman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Merrill C. Kaufman performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan of abdomen and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Merrill C. Kaufman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Merrill C. Kaufman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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