2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1871600353 M.D.
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MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in CUMMING, Georgia. 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 · 572 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
15.3156/100
▼ 68 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.9K
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CUMMING, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 572 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 15.3156/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.9K across 35 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 15.3156 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,111 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. 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).

MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2006

NPI 1871600353

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,111 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

15.3156/100 67.78439999999999% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Georgia

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
15.3156/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 15.3156/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%15.3%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 15.3156/100 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.

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MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in CUMMING, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1871600353. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 210 HUDSON ST, CUMMING, GA, 30040, with a listed phone of (770) 887-9171. NPI 1871600353 was issued on 08/23/2006. 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 2,111 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 572 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $315K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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 15.3156/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 51.052), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

210 HUDSON ST
CUMMING, GA 30040

Provider Details

NPI 1871600353
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

15.3156
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
51.052
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. 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.

GAINESVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES LLC
CUMMING, GA

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 MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

LENSAR, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 2,111 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,111
Total Claims
$315K
Total Drug Cost
572
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,143
Total Day Supply
80,340
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$256K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 270, 75-84: 247, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
466
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
344
Latanoprost
240
Bromfenac Sodium
182
Brimonidine Tartrate
135
Timolol Maleate
112
Restasis
Cyclosporine
65
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
61
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
60
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
46

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s 2,111 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CUMMING, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. wrote 2,111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $315K in drug costs for 572 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 15.3156/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 51.052). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. located?
MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. is located at 210 HUDSON ST, CUMMING, GA, 30040. Phone: (770) 887-9171.
What is MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871600353, issued on 08/23/2006.
Does MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $256K in brand drug costs.
Does MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,111 Part D claims and 572 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
MATTHEW KAUFMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1871600353 with credentials M.D.. 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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