Aaron Kaufman, MD
NPI 1174028096 · Ophthalmology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aaron Kaufman, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1174028096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174028096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 291517 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
128 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $101 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 24 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 18 | $121 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$121 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 384 | 200 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 268 | 130 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 119 | 33 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 87 | 44 |
| Fluorometholone | 63 | 28 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 51 | 21 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 50 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$493 across 9 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1945 Cei DrBlue Ash, OH 45242-5664Phone: (513) 984-5133
- 222 Piedmont Ave Ste 4000Cincinnati, OH 45219-4239Phone: (513) 984-5133
- 3188 Bellevue AveCincinnati, OH 45219-2369Phone: (513) 584-5461
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-25
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aaron Kaufman's NPI number?
- Aaron Kaufman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174028096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aaron Kaufman's specialty?
- Aaron Kaufman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aaron Kaufman located?
- Aaron Kaufman's practice location on file with NPPES is 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3096.
- What is Aaron Kaufman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aaron Kaufman is (617) 573-4443.
- Does Aaron Kaufman accept Medicare?
- Aaron Kaufman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aaron Kaufman's NPI active?
- Yes — Aaron Kaufman's NPI (1174028096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.