MS. KATHERINE D. CARIAS M.D.
NPI 1205828282
Specialist in Ashland, KY

Q: What is Katherine Carias's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Carias is 1205828282. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2005.

Q: What is Katherine Carias's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Carias was last updated on November 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.

Active since August 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.98/100

CMS Quality Rating

2501 LEXINGTON AVE, ASHLAND, KY 41101(606) 324-7704(606) 324-3985 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Ms. Katherine D. Carias M.d. NPPES

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

MS. KATHERINE D. CARIAS M.D. (NPI 1205828282) is an individual specialist in Ashland, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (32424) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with King's Daughters' Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205828282

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy174400000X

Provider Legal NameMS. KATHERINE D. CARIASCredential: M.D.

Location Address2501 LEXINGTON AVEAshland, KY 41101-2945

Mailing Address2501 Lexington AveAshland, KY 41101-2945 · (606) 324-7704 · Fax (606) 324-3985

Phone(606) 324-7704

Fax(606) 324-3985

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 2012

✔ NPI 1205828282 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers

Taxonomy Code174400000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 32424✔ Licensed in OH · 35071043

Definition

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

2501 LEXINGTON AVE, Ashland, KY 41101

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPING41470KY

Medicare PINP100043693KY

Medicaid0580232OH

Medicare PIN9340271OH

Medicaid64959679KY

Accepted Insurance

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

Ms. Katherine D. Carias M.d. 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 ID5597658542

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040206000310, I20110223000438

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.

Test for allergy using allergenic extract 95004

An allergy test with allergenic extract is a diagnostic method to identify substances causing allergic reactions. Small amounts of common allergens are introduced to your body, usually through skin pricks or blood tests. Your body's response helps determine your allergies.

1,564 services23 patients

Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens 95165

This service involves the creation and supply of antigens, substances that stimulate your immune system to fight diseases. These antigens can be used in vaccines or allergy tests to help your body build defenses against specific health threats.

1,020 services58 patients

Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 95117

The professional service for multiple injections of allergens involves administering small doses of specific allergens into your body. This is done to help your immune system become less sensitive to them, reducing your allergic reaction over time. It's a safe, effective way to manage allergies.

773 services44 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

535 services212 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

366 services167 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

186 services173 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

King's Daughters' Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ashland, KY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180009

Location2201 Lexington AvenueAshland, KY 41101 · Boyd County

Emergency services

Three Rivers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisa, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number180128

Location2485 Highway 644Louisa, KY 41230 · Lawrence County

Emergency services

Southern Ohio Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portsmouth, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number360008

Location1805 27th StreetPortsmouth, OH 45662 · Scioto County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio

Acute Care Hospitals · Portsmouth, OH

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360361

Location1901 Argonne RoadPortsmouth, OH 45662 · Scioto County

Emergency services

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.

81.98/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

65.36

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

84.57

Reported Quality Measures

Controlling High Blood Pressure

45%106 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

99%1,504 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

99%3,578 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

38%696 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

8%766 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

20%1,277 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients combinedPopulations: 95% · 495 patients

Patients screened: 95% · 495 patients

93%40 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

35%873 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 255 patients

Patients totalRate: 4% · 255 patients

4%255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 21

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

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier25 claims25 services$22.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier25 claims25 services$7.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen A6010

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier12 claims252 services$29.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches A6199

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier13 claims600 services$5.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6212

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier15 claims188 services$8.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing A6252

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier13 claims354 services$3.13 avg. paid by Medicare

Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier12 claims1,320 services$0.38 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers16 claims447 services$7.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type B9002

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

2 suppliers21 claims21 services$81.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers15 claims15 services$63.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers18 claims18 services$74.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

5 suppliers92 claims92 services$60.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers29 claims29 services$20.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers34 claims34 services$6.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$57.39 avg. paid by Medicare

Iv pole E0776

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers21 claims21 services$13.90 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

3 suppliers29 claims29 services$114.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

4 suppliers11 claims3,174 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

5 suppliers74 claims74 services$25.24 avg. paid by Medicare

Lightweight wheelchair K0003

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

3 suppliers59 claims59 services$35.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers12 claims12 services$23.87 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.

DAVID J JENKINSON MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

2501 LEXINGTON AVE
ASHLAND, KY 41101

Boyd County (606) 325-1765

BRENDAN MICIANIZL MCKENNA MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

2501 LEXINGTON AVE
ASHLAND, KY 41101

Boyd County (606) 329-0890

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 Katherine Carias's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Carias is 1205828282. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2005.

Where is Katherine Carias located?

Katherine Carias practices at 2501 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101. The listed phone number is (606) 324-7704.

What is Katherine Carias's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Katherine Carias enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Carias 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 Katherine Carias accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 3 other insurers list Katherine Carias 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 Katherine Carias affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Carias is affiliated with King's Daughters' Medical Center, Three Rivers Medical Center, Southern Ohio Medical Center and Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Carias was last updated on November 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.