Laura Irene Kaufman, NP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Laura Irene Kaufman is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Ann Arbor, MI with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(734) 764-6831Ann Arbor, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 37 years in nursing, Laura Irene Kaufman, NP is a long-established primary care nurse practitioner in Ann Arbor. With 37+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Ann Arbor area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 51 Nurse Practitioner providers in MISee all Nurse Practitioner in Ann Arbor37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2556dNPPES updated 2019-05-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4260 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2700

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.35%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)

3.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.8%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)

Better than 70% of reporting doctors in Michigan

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

351

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

431

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,229

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $431k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+11%)29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.85 / 1.00

High vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Nurse PractitionerPrimary Care in Ann ArborPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP2300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1633

Differs from practice location

Virtual Primary Care Care With Laura Irene Kaufman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Irene Kaufman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ann Arbor required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Laura Irene Kaufman

Dr. Kaufman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ann Arbor, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 764-6831.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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