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- 26135 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD 20872
About Dr. Kaufman
Robert B. Kaufman, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Damascus, MD specializing in ophthalmology. Robert trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1971. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 1,173 Medicare patients across 1,229 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003885856.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (301) 253-6565
- Email not available
Practice Locations
26135 RIDGE RD
Damascus, MD 20872
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,229 services · 1,173 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
409 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
329 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
112 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
67 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
66 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1971 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Robert B. Kaufman?
Robert B. Kaufman is an eye doctor in Damascus, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Robert B. Kaufman's address?
Robert B. Kaufman is listed at 26135 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD 20872. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Robert B. Kaufman?
The number on file is (301) 253-6565. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Robert B. Kaufman's NPI number?
Robert B. Kaufman's National Provider Identifier is 1003885856. 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 Robert B. Kaufman train?
Robert B. Kaufman attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Robert B. Kaufman been practicing?
Robert B. Kaufman has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Robert B. Kaufman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert B. Kaufman performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete 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
Has Robert B. Kaufman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert B. Kaufman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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