William Kaufold, MD
NPI 1518074145 · Ophthalmology Physician · Norwich, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Kaufold, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Norwich, CT (NPI 1518074145).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518074145
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T2006017136 (MO)
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
1,337 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 313 | $130 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 206 | $42 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 180 | $92 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 153 | $151 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 88 | $525 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 82 | $40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 368 | 222 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 282 | 153 |
| Latanoprost | 136 | 42 |
| Timolol Maleate | 100 | 43 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 39 | 19 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 35 | 19 |
| Cyclosporine | 31 | 15 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$401 across 14 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
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2023-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Kaufold's NPI number?
- William Kaufold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518074145, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Kaufold's specialty?
- William Kaufold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Kaufold located?
- William Kaufold's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 Case St Ste 215, Norwich, CT 06360-2222.
- What is William Kaufold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Kaufold is (860) 373-4148.
- Does William Kaufold accept Medicare?
- William Kaufold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Kaufold's NPI active?
- Yes — William Kaufold's NPI (1518074145) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.