Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Middletown, NJ

Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Middletown, New Jersey. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Emerald Eyes Inc and his current practice location is 1147 Hwy 35, Middletown, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 671-7300.

Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 27OA00281600) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1578515011.

Contact Information

Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman, OD
1147 Hwy 35,
Middletown, NJ 07748-2605
(732) 671-7300
(732) 671-1605

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jeffrey I Kaufman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience56 Years
Location1147 Hwy 35, Middletown, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578515011
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/16/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476569146
  • Enrollment ID: I20060306000035

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578515011NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 27OA00281600 (New Jersey)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Emerald Eyes Inc45878723122

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEmerald Eyes Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659425551
PECOS PAC ID: 4587872312
Enrollment ID: O20140311001555

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman, OD
255 Hwy 35 North,
Eatontown, NJ 07724-2103

Ph: (732) 389-6512
Dr Jeffrey I Kaufman, OD
1147 Hwy 35,
Middletown, NJ 07748-2605

Ph: (732) 671-7300

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