Fares Khater, MD
NPI 1992732101 · Internal Medicine Physician · Whitesburg, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fares Khater, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Whitesburg, KY (NPI 1992732101).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992732101
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37623 (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 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
1,181 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 35 Minutes99232 | 383 | $74 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 160 | $6 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 157 | $10 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 132 | $123 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 50 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 44 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 241 | 180 |
| Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pfbrand: Arexvy | 221 | 221 |
| Lisinopril | 120 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 105 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 99 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 97 | 25 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$86,647 across 128 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
- 2006-06-26
- Last updated
- 2012-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fares Khater's NPI number?
- Fares Khater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992732101, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fares Khater's specialty?
- Fares Khater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fares Khater located?
- Fares Khater's practice location on file with NPPES is 226 Medical Plaza Lane, Whitesburg, KY 41858.
- What is Fares Khater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fares Khater is (606) 633-4871.
- Does Fares Khater accept Medicare?
- Fares Khater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fares Khater's NPI active?
- Yes — Fares Khater's NPI (1992732101) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.