DR. CHRISTOPHER HAYWOOD AZBELL MD
NPI 1093080277
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in Lexington, KY

Active since March 20, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
740 SOUTH LIMESTONE EAR NOSE & THROAT CLINIC, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 257-5405 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 16, 2019, Jul 17, 2018, Jun 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Christopher Haywood Azbell Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER HAYWOOD AZBELL MD (NPI 1093080277) is an individual pediatric otolaryngology provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (51242) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093080277
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207YP0228X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER HAYWOOD AZBELLCredential: MD
Location Address740 SOUTH LIMESTONE EAR NOSE & THROAT CLINICLexington, KY 40536-0001
Mailing Address740 South Limestone E300e Ear Nose & Throat ClinicLexington, KY 40536-0284 · (859) 257-5405
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1093080277 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Pediatric OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YP0228X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 51242
Definition
A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.
740 SOUTH LIMESTONE EAR NOSE & THROAT CLINIC, Lexington, KY 40536

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Haywood Azbell 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 ID7517272446
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180718003843
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Azbell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
2333 ALUMNI PARK PLZ, SUITE 200
Lexington, KY 40517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,502 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Christopher Azbell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Azbell is 1093080277. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2012.

Where is Christopher Azbell located?

Christopher Azbell practices at 740 South Limestone Ear Nose & Throat Clinic, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 257-5405.

What is Christopher Azbell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology, with taxonomy code 207YP0228X.

Is Christopher Azbell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Azbell 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Azbell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Azbell reassigns Medicare benefits to Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (Lexington, KY). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Azbell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Azbell accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Christopher Azbell 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 Christopher Azbell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Azbell is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Azbell was last updated on January 16, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.