Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth A. Kaufman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth A. 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 Elizabeth A. Kaufman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 244 Original Medicare patients and 2,751 services for Elizabeth A. Kaufman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth A. Kaufman's NPI number?
- 1942644679. 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 Elizabeth A. 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 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,751 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)258 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)133 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)76 services
- Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg (J2405)64 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)57 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Osteoporosis22%
Hospitals where Elizabeth A. Kaufman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elizabeth A. 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.
- Scripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050424
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth A. Kaufman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor SW209La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑8122
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth A. Kaufman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other sports medicine doctors in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942644679 |
| 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