Joseph Karpinsky, M.D.
NPI 1730566688 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Karpinsky, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1730566688).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730566688
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 50994 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,227 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 477 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 473 | $165 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 165 | $199 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 112 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$199 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 49 |
| Methocarbamol | 42 | 42 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 41 | 41 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 21 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 17 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 | 17 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 16 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6071 W Outer DrDetroit, MI 48235Phone: (313) 966-1020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-29
- Last updated
- 2023-03-28
- Certified
- 2023-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Karpinsky's NPI number?
- Joseph Karpinsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730566688, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Karpinsky's specialty?
- Joseph Karpinsky is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Karpinsky located?
- Joseph Karpinsky's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2701.
- What is Joseph Karpinsky's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Karpinsky is (859) 258-4000.
- Does Joseph Karpinsky accept Medicare?
- Joseph Karpinsky is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Karpinsky's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Karpinsky's NPI (1730566688) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.