Dr. Phillip L Kaufman

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Phillip L Kaufman, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Crete, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Phillip L Kaufman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (708) 672-5452 to request Dr. Phillip L Kaufman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1395 Main St
Crete, IL 60417-2951

Phone 1: (708) 672-5452

Fax: (708) 672-5453
Map and Directions


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Phillip L Kaufman
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1456413574
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Optometry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 49 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
    help
    Doctor of Optometry
    Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Phillip L Kaufman attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1457303059
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Monday, September 18, 2017
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Phillip L Kaufman

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Phillip L Kaufman has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 49 years of experience.
  • Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
    click for detail
    Optometrist
    Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
  • Optometrist / Corneal and Contact Management
    click for detail
    Corneal and Contact Management
    The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea’s ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
  • Optometrist / Low Vision Rehabilitation
    click for detail
    Low Vision Rehabilitation
    Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
  • Optometrist / Pediatrics
    click for detail
    Pediatrics
    Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
  • Optometrist / Sports Vision
    click for detail
    Sports Vision
    An optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear for the prevention of sports-related injuries; vision enhancement – which may include vision therapy and techniques to improve visual skills specific to the athlete’s sport.
  • Optometrist / Vision Therapy
    click for detail
    Vision Therapy
    Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.
  • Optometrist / Occupational Vision
    click for detail
    Occupational Vision
    Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.


Practice Locations

1395 Main St
Crete, IL 60417-2951
Phone: (708) 672-5452
Fax: (708) 672-5453
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, May 27, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Phillip L Kaufman by phone: (708) 672-5452 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Phillip L Kaufman [NPI: 1457303059]Optometry

Most visited doctors