Valerie Taylor, M.D.
NPI 1295742864 · Cytopathology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Taylor, M.D. is a Cytopathology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1295742864).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295742864
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cytopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29039 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
658 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 301 | $65 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 100 | $61 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Multiplex Procedure88344 | 54 | $153 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 49 | $94 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Limited Examination88300 | 45 | $4 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 38 | $81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 800 Rose St # Ms 119Lexington, KY 40536-2701Phone: (859) 257-1446Fax: (859) 257-7572
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2019-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Taylor's NPI number?
- Valerie Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295742864, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Taylor's specialty?
- Valerie Taylor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cytopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valerie Taylor located?
- Valerie Taylor's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2701.
- What is Valerie Taylor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Taylor is (859) 258-4000.
- Does Valerie Taylor accept Medicare?
- Valerie Taylor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Taylor's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Taylor's NPI (1295742864) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.