Individual provider

Katherine Kaufman, MD

Rheumatology Physician Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Pediatric Rheumatology Physician Medicare enrolled

Katherine Kaufman, MD is a Rheumatology Physician in Pollocksville, NC, registered under NPI 1982963245. This provider registers 4 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 137 MEDICAL LN, Pollocksville, NC 28573. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
2016-01193 NC Rheumatology Physician primary
2016-01193 NC Pediatric Pulmonology Physician
2016-01193 NC Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
183540 NC Student in an Organized Health Care…

This provider holds licence 2016-01193 issued in NC. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Rheumatology
PAC ID
1456645597
Enrollment ID
I20201119002391

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Rheumatology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Rheumatology covers

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RR0500X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Rheumatology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RR0500X Rheumatology Physician Rheumatology 2016-01193 NC primary
2080P0214X Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Pediatric Pulmonology 2016-01193 NC
2080P0216X Pediatric Rheumatology Physician Pediatric Rheumatology 2016-01193 NC
390200000X Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 183540 NC

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1982963245 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 8, 2012
Last updatedNov 14, 2022
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMD
Practice address 137 MEDICAL LN
Pollocksville, NC 28573
(252) 633-1010
Fax (252) 224-3071
Mailing address PO BOX 68
Pollocksville, NC 28573
The last update on file is Nov 14, 2022. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1982963245 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 5 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 9 8 2 9 6 3 2 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 7 2 9 6 6 2 8

Sum = 75 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1982963245?
NPI 1982963245 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Katherine Kaufman, MD in Pollocksville, NC. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Rheumatology cover?
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
How do I contact Katherine Kaufman, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (252) 633-1010, last updated Nov 14, 2022. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Katherine Kaufman, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1982963245 a valid number?
Yes. 1982963245 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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