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KIRK D PRATHER MD
NPI 1093767519
Anesthesiology in Louisville, KY

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 407, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 629-2880 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kirk D Prather Md NPPES

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

KIRK D PRATHER MD (NPI 1093767519) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (30685) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093767519
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameKIRK D PRATHERCredential: MD
Location Address601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 407Louisville, KY 40202-1835
Mailing Address804 Scott Nixon Memorial DrAugusta, GA 30907-2464
Phone(502) 629-2880
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 2008
✔ NPI 1093767519 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 30685
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
601 S FLOYD ST, Louisville, KY 40202
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid6488092500KY
Medicare PIN0968951KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee.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

Kirk D Prather 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 ID8325947773
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040518000099, I20260209002005
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kirk Prather reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Professional Anesthesia Services Of Kentucky PLLC
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
200 E CHESTNUT ST
Louisville, KY 40202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 526 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992212807 (214) 687-0001
Universal Anesthesia Services LLC
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
200 E CHESTNUT ST
Louisville, KY 40202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 130 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164696282 (502) 629-2880
Northwood Anesthesia Associates LLC
715 mi
Anesthesiology
9332 STATE ROAD 54 STE 100
Trinity, FL 34655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 176 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780256073 (877) 328-1119

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Insertion of tube and injection of substance into lower spine canal 62326
This procedure involves placing a small tube into your lower spine canal. A substance is then injected through this tube to help your doctor examine the area or relieve pain. The process is done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180088
Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. SHIRLEY A WILKERSON MD, PH.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 801
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-7049
GLENDA C BABCOCK APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 700
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 899-6907
ALISHA LAYMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 407
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-2880
MARY ANGELA GUEST RN, MSN
Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 801
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-0136
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS, INC.
Pediatrics
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 805
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-7309
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT PSC
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 403
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-7751
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS, INC.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 403
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-7750
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIVLLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
601 S FLOYD ST, SUITE 801
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-7272

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 Kirk Prather's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kirk Prather is 1093767519. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Kirk Prather located?

Kirk Prather practices at 601 S Floyd St Suite 407, Louisville, KY 40202. The listed phone number is (502) 629-2880.

What is Kirk Prather's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Kirk Prather enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kirk Prather 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 organizations bill Medicare for Kirk Prather's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kirk Prather reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Professional Anesthesia Services Of Kentucky PLLC (Louisville, KY), Universal Anesthesia Services LLC (Louisville, KY) and Northwood Anesthesia Associates LLC (Trinity, FL). Each 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 Kirk Prather's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kirk Prather accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter of Tennessee list Kirk Prather 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 Kirk Prather affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kirk Prather is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kirk Prather was last updated on March 14, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.