Quick answers
- Does Cary S. Kaufman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cary 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 Cary S. Kaufman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 300 services for Cary S. Kaufman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cary S. Kaufman's NPI number?
- 1841290947. 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 Cary 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 patients | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 300 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)91 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)40 services
- Partial removal of breast (19301)35 services
- Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (76998)34 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76642)27 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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis51%
- Osteoporosis30%
- Atrial fibrillation23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cary S. Kaufman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2075 Barkley Blvd, Suite 250Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 671‑9877
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Bellingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellingham, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841290947 |
| 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
- 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