Mekia Kauffman, PA-C
NPI 1275039661 · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mekia Kauffman, PA-C is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1275039661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275039661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA0000003574 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$520 across 20 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
- 2018-04-04
- Last updated
- 2018-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mekia Kauffman's NPI number?
- Mekia Kauffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275039661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mekia Kauffman's specialty?
- Mekia Kauffman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mekia Kauffman located?
- Mekia Kauffman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D-362, Knoxville, TN 37920-1524.
- What is Mekia Kauffman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mekia Kauffman is (865) 305-6546.
- Does Mekia Kauffman accept Medicare?
- Mekia Kauffman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mekia Kauffman's NPI active?
- Yes — Mekia Kauffman's NPI (1275039661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.