Boutros Sawaya, MD
NPI 1720168859 · Nephrology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Boutros Sawaya, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1720168859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720168859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27082 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
273 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 112 | $350 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$350 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 72 | 22 |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 44 | 12 |
| Carvedilol | 41 | 17 |
| Allopurinol | 40 | 12 |
| Chlorthalidone | 28 | — |
| Furosemide | 28 | — |
| Famotidine | 26 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2011-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Boutros Sawaya's NPI number?
- Boutros Sawaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720168859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Boutros Sawaya's specialty?
- Boutros Sawaya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Boutros Sawaya located?
- Boutros Sawaya's practice location on file with NPPES is 740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-0001.
- What is Boutros Sawaya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Boutros Sawaya is (859) 323-5981.
- Does Boutros Sawaya accept Medicare?
- Boutros Sawaya is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Boutros Sawaya's NPI active?
- Yes — Boutros Sawaya's NPI (1720168859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.