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Diagnostic Radiology

John F. Kaufman, MD

Works at hospitals in Fremont, CA · San Leandro, CA · California

Summary

Dr. John F. Kaufman, MD is a radiologist at 2500 Merced St, San Leandro, CA 94577. Phone: (510) 454-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John F. Kaufman had 133 Original Medicare patients and 168 services. NPI 1780858761. 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 John F. 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 John F. Kaufman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John F. 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 John F. Kaufman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 133 Original Medicare patients and 168 services for John F. Kaufman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is John F. Kaufman's NPI number?
1780858761. 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 John F. 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 patients133
Services billed to Medicare168
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)24 services
  2. Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)17 services
  3. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)14 services
  4. Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)13 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 pressure70%
  • High cholesterol48%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where John F. Kaufman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John F. 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 John F. Kaufman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John F. Kaufman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in San Leandro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Leandro, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780858761
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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