Laura Kaufman, PA-C
NPI 1144619776 · Physician Assistant · Pinehurst, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Kaufman, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Pinehurst, NC (NPI 1144619776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144619776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA5229 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
691 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 176 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 71 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 60 | $39 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 44 | $6 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 184 | 69 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 88 | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 82 | 27 |
| Rabeprazole Sodium | 66 | 15 |
| Famotidine | 44 | 15 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 38 | 37 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$630 across 36 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-01-20
- Last updated
- 2024-09-30
- Certified
- 2022-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Kaufman's NPI number?
- Laura Kaufman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144619776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Kaufman's specialty?
- Laura Kaufman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Kaufman located?
- Laura Kaufman's practice location on file with NPPES is 15 Regional Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374-8850.
- What is Laura Kaufman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Kaufman is (910) 295-9207.
- Does Laura Kaufman accept Medicare?
- Laura Kaufman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Kaufman's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Kaufman's NPI (1144619776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.