Meriem Bensalem-Owen, MD
NPI 1811092976 · Neurology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meriem Bensalem-Owen, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1811092976).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811092976
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36699 (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
19 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
12 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 12 | $142 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $142–$142 (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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobazam | 159 | 32 |
| Clonazepam | 157 | 27 |
| Levetiracetam | 152 | 35 |
| Lamotrigine | 110 | 16 |
| Lacosamide | 98 | 22 |
| Lamotriginebrand: Lamotrigine Er | 69 | — |
| Brivaracetambrand: Briviact | 67 | 11 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$174 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2025-06-02
- Certified
- 2025-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meriem Bensalem-Owen's NPI number?
- Meriem Bensalem-Owen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811092976, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meriem Bensalem-Owen's specialty?
- Meriem Bensalem-Owen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Meriem Bensalem-Owen located?
- Meriem Bensalem-Owen's practice location on file with NPPES is 740 S Limestone Ste B101, Lexington, KY 40536-0284.
- What is Meriem Bensalem-Owen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meriem Bensalem-Owen is (859) 323-5661.
- Does Meriem Bensalem-Owen accept Medicare?
- Meriem Bensalem-Owen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meriem Bensalem-Owen's NPI active?
- Yes — Meriem Bensalem-Owen's NPI (1811092976) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.