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Unclaimed ProfileAbout KAUFER
Peter H. Kaufer, MD practices ophthalmology in Tucson, AZ. Peter is a 1996 graduate of University of South Florida College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 3,149 Medicare patients across 3,494 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (520) 742-1900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1745 E SKYLINE DR SUITE 175
Tucson, AZ 85718
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,494 services · 3,149 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
122 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
110 |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
29 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
20 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
19 |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
11 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
69 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
805 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
543 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
502 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Tucson 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of South Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kaufer specialize in?
Dr. Kaufer is an ophthalmology in Tucson, AZ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kaufer located?
Dr. Kaufer is listed at 1745 E SKYLINE DR SUITE 175, Tucson, AZ 85718. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaufer's phone number?
The number on file is (520) 742-1900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaufer's NPI number?
Dr. Kaufer's National Provider Identifier is 1912085002. 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. Kaufer go to medical school?
Dr. Kaufer attended University of South Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kaufer been practicing?
Dr. Kaufer has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kaufer do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kaufer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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