Sylvia Kauffman, MD, MSPH
NPI 1699270298 · Family Medicine Physician · Candler, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sylvia Kauffman, MD, MSPH is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Candler, NC (NPI 1699270298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699270298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MSPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2019-02453 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
93 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 57 | $114 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 25 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 11 | $166 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 162 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 109 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 95 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 22 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 42 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 41 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 123 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868Phone: (828) 257-4730Fax: (828) 232-2942
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-26
- Last updated
- 2023-10-06
- Certified
- 2023-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sylvia Kauffman's NPI number?
- Sylvia Kauffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699270298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sylvia Kauffman's specialty?
- Sylvia Kauffman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sylvia Kauffman located?
- Sylvia Kauffman's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Westridge Market Pl, Candler, NC 28715-9174.
- What is Sylvia Kauffman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sylvia Kauffman is (828) 418-0040.
- Does Sylvia Kauffman accept Medicare?
- Sylvia Kauffman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sylvia Kauffman's NPI active?
- Yes — Sylvia Kauffman's NPI (1699270298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.