Cheryl Kaufmann, MD
NPI 1801981683 · Ophthalmology Physician · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheryl Kaufmann, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1801981683).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801981683
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 117111 (NY)
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
1,330 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 | 648 | $141 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 151 | $44 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 151 | $41 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 137 | $72 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 102 | $101 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 58 | $38 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 928 | 262 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 240 | 67 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 193 | 62 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 97 | 59 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 84 | 24 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 71 | 19 |
| Timolol Maleate | 65 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2021-04-05
- Certified
- 2021-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheryl Kaufmann's NPI number?
- Cheryl Kaufmann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801981683, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheryl Kaufmann's specialty?
- Cheryl Kaufmann is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cheryl Kaufmann located?
- Cheryl Kaufmann's practice location on file with NPPES is 4370 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355-3769.
- What is Cheryl Kaufmann's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheryl Kaufmann is (718) 353-5970.
- Does Cheryl Kaufmann accept Medicare?
- Cheryl Kaufmann is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheryl Kaufmann's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheryl Kaufmann's NPI (1801981683) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.