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22 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Kaufmann, Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. John Kaufmann, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Kaufmann completed his residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Infectious Diseases; Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaufmann is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaufmann’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaufmann’s office at (831) 475-8834.
Where did Dr. Kaufmann go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Infectious Diseases; Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Internal Medicine | Kaiser Hospital
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Kaufmann board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Kaufmann, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kaufmann speak?
Dr. Kaufmann and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Kaufmann treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kaufmann diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kaufmann. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kaufmann perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Kaufmann may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kaufmann's office.
Does Dr. Kaufmann accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaufmann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 475-8834 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaufmann accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Kaufmann in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Kaufmann's office located?
Dr. John Kaufmann's Primary Practice
1595 Soquel Dr Ste 411
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 475-8834
Dr. John Kaufmann's Practice 2
1667 Dominican Way Ste 134
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 475-4716
What is Dr. Kaufmann's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaufmann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265481949.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaufmann?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaufmann
What is Dr. John Kaufmann's specialty?
Dr. Kaufmann is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Kaufmann to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Kaufmann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kaufmann is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is John Kaufmann accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Kaufmann is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Kaufmann offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaufmann's office at (831) 475-8834 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Kaufmann?
Please contact Dr. Kaufmann's office at (831) 475-8834 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Kaufmann have?
Dr. John Kaufmann is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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