2026 NPPES data Pediatric Pulmonology Physician NPI 1982963245 MD
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KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician in POLLOCKSVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 271 beneficiaries · Pediatric Pulmonology Physician avg: 130
MIPS score
47.5964/100
▼ 36 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$400.57
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 47.5964/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,041 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

47.5964/100
MIPS score · -36 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

48 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/08/2012

NPI 1982963245

Primary specialty

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician

Niche

1,055 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,041 1470% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 130

MIPS final score

47.5964/100 35.50359999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Pediatric Pulmonology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Pediatric Pulmonology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Pulmonology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Pulmonology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
47.5964/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Pulmonology Physician) — 47.5964/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%47.6%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Pulmonology Physician) — 47.5964/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 137 MEDICAL LN, POLLOCKSVILLE, NC, 28573, with a listed phone of (252) 633-1010. NPI 1982963245 was issued on 05/08/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAUFMAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,041 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 271 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.1 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 47.5964/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 43.4876, Cost 65.1672), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,055 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 130 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

137 MEDICAL LN
POLLOCKSVILLE, NC 28573

Provider Details

NPI 1982963245
Specialty Pediatric Pulmonology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/08/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

47.5964
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
43.4876
Quality
65.1672
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CAROLINAEAST PHYSICIANS
POLLOCKSVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$401

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,041
Total Claims
$2.1M
Total Drug Cost
271
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,758
Total Day Supply
78,360
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Opioid Claims
56 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 131, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
391
Prednisone
285
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
252
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
106
Celecoxib
76
Meloxicam
69
Gabapentin
64
Ondansetron Hcl
64
Duloxetine Hcl
47
Leflunomide
47

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Overview

How KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD fits within the Pediatric Pulmonology Physician landscape nationally.

1,055
Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Pulmonology Physician
130
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's 2,041 claims are above the specialty average of 130.

Nearby Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KAUFMAN.

Compare Pediatric Pulmonology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's specialty?
KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology Physician and practices in POLLOCKSVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD wrote 2,041 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.1M in drug costs for 271 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 47.5964/100 (Quality: 43.4876, Cost: 65.1672). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD located?
KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD is located at 137 MEDICAL LN, POLLOCKSVILLE, NC, 28573. Phone: (252) 633-1010.
What is KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's NPI number?
KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982963245, issued on 05/08/2012.
Does KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Pediatric Pulmonology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,055 Pediatric Pulmonology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Pulmonology Physician provider writes 130 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD accept Medicare?
KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,041 Part D claims and 271 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's credentials?
KATHERINE KAUFMAN, MD's NPI is 1982963245 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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