Melissa Kaufman, MD
NPI 1376690255 · Urology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Kaufman, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1376690255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376690255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42261 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,085 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 | 195 | $86 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 187 | $3 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 148 | $10 |
| Exam With Injections of Chemical for Destruction of Bladder Using an Endoscope52287 | 89 | $333 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 86 | $178 |
| Simple Timed Assessment of Bladder Emptying51736 | 70 | $8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 186 | 86 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 179 | 67 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 154 | 37 |
| Trospium Chloride | 136 | 48 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 101 | 29 |
| Sodium Chloride Irrig Solutionbrand: Sodium Chloride | 84 | 17 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$62,390 across 75 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
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2022-03-23
- Certified
- 2022-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Kaufman's NPI number?
- Melissa Kaufman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376690255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Kaufman's specialty?
- Melissa Kaufman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Kaufman located?
- Melissa Kaufman's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Melissa Kaufman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Kaufman is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Melissa Kaufman accept Medicare?
- Melissa Kaufman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Kaufman's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Kaufman's NPI (1376690255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.