Dr. Richard E Kaufman

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Richard E Kaufman, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Branford, Connecticut. He attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Brigham And Women's Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Richard E Kaufman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Quinnipiac Medical Of Branford Llc. Dr. Richard E Kaufman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (203) 488-6358 to request Dr. Richard E Kaufman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 960 Main St
Branford, CT 06405-3730

Phone 1: (203) 488-6358

Fax: (203) 481-5327
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Richard E Kaufman
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9739071218
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 53 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Richard E Kaufman attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1215991575
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 13, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Richard E Kaufman

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Allergy & Immunology
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    Allergy & Immunology
    An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Quinnipiac Medical Of Branford Llc


Practice Locations

960 Main St
Branford, CT 06405-3730
Phone: (203) 488-6358
Fax: (203) 481-5327
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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