1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Kentucky
  4. Lexington
  5. Internal Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

RICHARD SCOTT MOREHEAD MD
NPI 1053335570
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Lexington, KY

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
740 S LIMESTONE L543 KY CLINIC, DIVISON OF PULMONARY, CRITICAL CARE, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-5045(859) 257-2418 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Richard Scott Morehead Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RICHARD SCOTT MOREHEAD MD (NPI 1053335570) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (30761) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center, and is a graduate of Oral Roberts University School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053335570
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD SCOTT MOREHEADCredential: MD
Location Address740 S LIMESTONE L543 KY CLINIC, DIVISON OF PULMONARY, CRITICAL CARELexington, KY 40536-0001
Mailing Address2333 Alumni Park Plz, Suite 200Lexington, KY 40517-4012 · (859) 257-7910
Phone(859) 323-5045
Fax(859) 257-2418
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOral Roberts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2012
✔ NPI 1053335570 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 30761
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 30761 (KY)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 30761 (KY)
740 S LIMESTONE L543 KY CLINIC, Lexington, KY 40536
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0054925
Medicare UPINE89227
Medicaid64307614KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Scott Morehead Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9234217209
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201207001923
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
84 services46 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
56 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
49 services37 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
37 services37 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
29 services29 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
25 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Charleston Area Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510022
Location501 Morris StreetCharleston, WV 25301 · Kanawha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality66.96
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers37 claims37 services$16.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers44 claims44 services$89.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ERIC SALOMON BENSADOUN MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
740 S LIMESTONE L543 KY CLINIC, DIVISON OF PULMONARY, CRITICAL CARE
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5045
MRS. SAMANTHA ANNE MANCUSO DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE L543 KY CLINIC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (270) 792-8157

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Morehead's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Morehead is 1053335570. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is Richard Morehead located?

Richard Morehead practices at 740 S Limestone L543 Ky Clinic Divison Of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-5045.

What is Richard Morehead's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Richard Morehead enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Morehead is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richard Morehead accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Richard Morehead as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Richard Morehead affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Morehead is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Morehead was last updated on March 16, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.