Kathy Ligon, M.D.
NPI 1780867531 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Ligon, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1780867531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780867531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R0894 (TX)
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
18 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
1,826 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 559 | $73 |
| Advance Care Planning, Each Additional 30 Minutes99498 | 448 | $69 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 242 | $29 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 211 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 181 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-12-14
- Last updated
- 2023-01-11
- Certified
- 2023-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Ligon's NPI number?
- Kathy Ligon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780867531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Ligon's specialty?
- Kathy Ligon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathy Ligon located?
- Kathy Ligon's practice location on file with NPPES is 3600 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246-1800.
- What is Kathy Ligon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Ligon is (214) 820-9248.
- Does Kathy Ligon accept Medicare?
- Kathy Ligon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Ligon's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Ligon's NPI (1780867531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.