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BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
NPI 1154196137
Surgery in Bowling Green, KY

Active since November 20, 2023
825 2ND AVE STE C1, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101(270) 780-2690(270) 780-2699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2026, May 8, 2025, May 1, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Bowling Green-warren County Community Hospital Corporation NPPES

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

BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CORPORATION (NPI 1154196137), doing business as Med Center Health General Surgery, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Bowling Green, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since November 2023. The organization lists Michele Lawless, Executive Vice President/cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154196137
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameBOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Location Address825 2ND AVE STE C1Bowling Green, KY 42101-1791
Mailing AddressPo Box 117924Atlanta, GA 30368-7924 · (270) 780-2690 · Fax (270) 780-2699
Phone(270) 780-2690
Fax(270) 780-2699
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichele LawlessExecutive Vice President/cfo · (270) 745-1500
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1154196137 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
825 2ND AVE STE C1, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMed Center Health General Surgery

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100960200KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bowling Green-warren County Community Hospital Corporation is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

48

Medicare enrollment records show 48 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 9 practice at this address and 35 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 17

Nurse Practitioner11
General Surgery8
Neurology6
Family Practice4
Hematology/Oncology3
Orthopedic Surgery3
Cardiac Surgery2
Thoracic Surgery2
9 other specialties9

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 48
Rasesh Desai, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1104015148
825 2ND AVE STE C2
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 780-2750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Brian Crosser, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1700346228
825 2ND AVE STE C1
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 780-2690
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rachel Lovely-West, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1548824899
825 EAST 2ND AVE, SUITE C1
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 780-2690
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chaitanya Malempati, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1639482755
825 2ND AVE STE C2
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 780-2750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Narendra Nathoo, M.D.
Neurosurgery
NPI 1821109513
825 2ND AVE SUITE C3
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 780-2660
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karen Nelson, DO
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1285848119
825 2ND AVE STE B1
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 796-3330
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rahul Rajeev, M.B.B.S.
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1922461797
825 2ND AVE STE B1
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 796-3330
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Harry Warren
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1447670286
825 2ND AVE STE B1
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 796-3330
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chad Willis, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1184087959
825 2ND AVE STE C2
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 780-2780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Shellie Hardcastle, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033111901
250 PARK ST
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-1808
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Michelle Black, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053411132
427 US 31W BYP
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 796-8800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Krista Neal, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073027710
201 PARK ST
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 783-3379
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jianhua Zhu, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1033115449
201 PARK ST
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Wesley Chou, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1841294717
201 PARK ST
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Eme Igbokwe, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1346432507
201 PARK ST
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Paul Moore, M.D.
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1295734515
350 PARK ST SUITE 210
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 796-3330
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Shane Okeeffe, MD
Vascular Surgery
NPI 1003060294
350 PARK ST SUITE 210
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 796-3330
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Diego Cabrera Fernandez, M.D.
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1144660184
350 PARK ST STE 206
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 796-2557
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jeffrey White, M.D.
Urology
NPI 1083907331
350 PARK ST STE 100
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 598-4878
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Akhtar Amin, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1063863439
421 US 31W BYP
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(973) 710-7537
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
See all 48 clinicians

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

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 Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation is 1154196137. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2023. The provider is doing business as Med Center Health General Surgery.

Where is Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation located?

Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation is located at 825 2nd Ave Ste C1, Bowling Green, KY 42101. The listed phone number is (270) 780-2690.

What is Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 48 clinicians in 17 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (11), General Surgery (8) and Neurology (6). Of these, 9 practice at this address and 35 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation was last updated on October 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.