David Kaufer, MD
NPI 1710082789 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Kaufer, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1710082789).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710082789
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G80107 (CA)
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
5,028 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 1,313 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 906 | $61 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 852 | $131 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99347 | 705 | $47 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 402 | $46 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 148 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 666 | 91 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 368 | 51 |
| Omeprazole | 288 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 273 | 46 |
| Metformin Hcl | 270 | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 216 | 33 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$132 across 1 record (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
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2014-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Kaufer's NPI number?
- David Kaufer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710082789, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Kaufer's specialty?
- David Kaufer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Kaufer located?
- David Kaufer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2934 Ingelow Street, San Diego, CA 92106.
- What is David Kaufer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Kaufer is (760) 480-4310.
- Does David Kaufer accept Medicare?
- David Kaufer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Kaufer's NPI active?
- Yes — David Kaufer's NPI (1710082789) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.