Quick answers
- Does Carmen J. Kaufman accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Carmen J. Kaufman may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carmen J. Kaufman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 58 Original Medicare patients and 76 services for Carmen J. Kaufman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carmen J. Kaufman's NPI number?
- 1538498100. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carmen J. Kaufman, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 58 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 76 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)74 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Arthritis66%
- Atrial fibrillation62%
- Heart failure60%
Hospitals where Carmen J. Kaufman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carmen J. Kaufman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Copley Memorial HospitalAurora, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140029
Practice locations
Addresses where Carmen J. Kaufman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 W Van Buren StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 563‑2875
- 2000 Ogden AveAurora, IL 60504 (630) 499‑4721
- 2000 Ogden Ave, Suite A1100Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 978‑6250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carmen J. Kaufman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rush University Medical Group1,551 clinicians in the group
- Copley Memorial Hospital Inc42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rush University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538498100 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians