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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
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 and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaufmann’s office at (831) 475-4716.
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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kaufmann typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kaufmann typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Kaufmann's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kaufmann accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaufmann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 475-4716 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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
Sutter Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kaufmann's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Watsonville Community Hospital. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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) 475-4716 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) 475-4716 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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