Ashish Kataria, MD
NPI 1487975926 · Nephrology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashish Kataria, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1487975926).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487975926
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 291473 (NY)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
424 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 145 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 104 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 75 | $137 |
| 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 | 55 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $93 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 93 | 31 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 54 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 49 | 15 |
| Calcitriol | 42 | 18 |
| Carvedilol | 41 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 | 20 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 35 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$169 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 933 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 2222Albuquerque, NM 87106-4375Phone: (505) 272-4661
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215Phone: (716) 898-4529
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215Phone: (716) 898-4529
- 9200 W Wisconsin AveMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI 53226-3522Phone: (414) 805-3100Fax: (414) 805-9059
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-18
- Last updated
- 2024-04-29
- Certified
- 2024-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashish Kataria's NPI number?
- Ashish Kataria's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487975926, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashish Kataria's specialty?
- Ashish Kataria is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashish Kataria located?
- Ashish Kataria's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536-4375.
- What is Ashish Kataria's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashish Kataria is (859) 323-1691.
- Does Ashish Kataria accept Medicare?
- Ashish Kataria is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashish Kataria's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashish Kataria's NPI (1487975926) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.