Keith Applegate, M.D.
NPI 1245235795 · Family Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Keith Applegate, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1245235795).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245235795
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25088 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
8,348 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 721 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 632 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 614 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 518 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 511 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 190 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 758 | 240 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 566 | 160 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 556 | 161 |
| Omeprazole | 475 | 148 |
| Lisinopril | 443 | 139 |
| Losartan Potassium | 350 | 103 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,332 across 91 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-20
- Last updated
- 2014-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Keith Applegate's NPI number?
- Keith Applegate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245235795, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Keith Applegate's specialty?
- Keith Applegate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Keith Applegate located?
- Keith Applegate's practice location on file with NPPES is 1775 Alysheba Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2279.
- What is Keith Applegate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Keith Applegate is (859) 278-5007.
- Does Keith Applegate accept Medicare?
- Keith Applegate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Keith Applegate's NPI active?
- Yes — Keith Applegate's NPI (1245235795) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.