Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KAUFMAN
Based in Bethesda, MD, Peter N Kaufman, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 274 Medicare patients across 305 services.
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Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (301) 493-5210
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10215 FERNWOOD RD SUITE 404
Bethesda, MD 20817
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
305 services · 274 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
20 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
15 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
157 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
58 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
35 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
20 |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Bethesda 7
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kaufman's specialty?
Dr. Kaufman is a gastroenterologist in Bethesda, MD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kaufman?
Dr. Kaufman is listed at 10215 FERNWOOD RD SUITE 404, Bethesda, MD 20817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kaufman?
The number on file is (301) 493-5210. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaufman's NPI number?
Dr. Kaufman's National Provider Identifier is 1548229446. 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
How long has Dr. Kaufman been practicing?
Dr. Kaufman has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaufman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kaufman performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, 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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