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Thoracic Surgery

Andrew S. Kaufman, MD

Works at hospitals in Puyallup, WA · Olympia, WA · Silverdale, WA … · Washington

Summary

Dr. Andrew S. Kaufman, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 1950 NW Myhre Rd, Silverdale, WA 98383. Phone: (560) 240-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Andrew S. Kaufman had 67 Original Medicare patients and 91 services. NPI 1548608524. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Andrew S. Kaufman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Andrew S. Kaufman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew S. Kaufman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Andrew S. Kaufman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 67 Original Medicare patients and 91 services for Andrew S. Kaufman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Andrew S. Kaufman's NPI number?
1548608524. 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 Andrew S. 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 patients67
Services billed to Medicare91
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)26 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)20 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)11 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%
  • Heart failure70%
  • Diabetes60%
  • Atrial fibrillation60%

Hospitals where Andrew S. Kaufman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew S. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Andrew S. Kaufman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Andrew S. Kaufman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Multicare Health System2,325 clinicians in the group
  • Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
  • Providence Health and Services Washington475 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Multicare Health System

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548608524
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians