KATHRYN L PLAX MD
NPI 1215950233
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Columbus, OH

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
700 CHILDRENS DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, Nov 25, 2025, Apr 25, 2024 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2015).

About Kathryn L Plax Md NPPES

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

KATHRYN L PLAX MD (NPI 1215950233) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35C.003452) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 19 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215950233
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN L PLAXCredential: MD
Location Address700 CHILDRENS DRColumbus, OH 43205-2664
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 202610 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1215950233 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35C.003452
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 35C.003452 (OH)
Also ListedPediatrics · Adolescent MedicineTaxonomy 2080A0000X · License 35C.003452 (OH)
700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205

Secondary Practice Locations 19

Location 11405 S High StColumbus, OH 43207-1043 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 25070 N High StColumbus, OH 43214-1526 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 35675 Venture DrDublin, OH 43017-2159 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 46435 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213-1507 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 54363 All Seasons DrHilliard, OH 43026-2050 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 6433 N Cleveland AveWesterville, OH 43082-8095 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 7579 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213-2874 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 81657 Georgesville Square DrColumbus, OH 43228-3689 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 926 Hospital DrAthens, OH 45701-2471 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 10380 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215-7508 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 11405 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215-4985 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 122599 S Hamilton RdColumbus, OH 43232-4964 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 132857 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43204-2643 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 144766 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43228-1613 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 151390 Cleveland AveColumbus, OH 43211-2767 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 161125 E Main StColumbus, OH 43205-1931 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 173553 Cleveland AveColumbus, OH 43224-2909 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 184560 Morse Centre RdColumbus, OH 43229-6602 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 191777 E Dublin Granville RdColumbus, OH 43229-3502 · Phone (614) 722-2000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0163356OH

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kathryn L Plax Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID143350660
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260115001370
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 Kathryn Plax reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
1 CHILDRENS PL
Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 628 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.

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.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Surgery
700 CHILDRENS DR, CCPR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

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 Kathryn Plax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Plax is 1215950233. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Kathryn Plax located?

Kathryn Plax practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-2000.

What is Kathryn Plax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Kathryn Plax enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn Plax is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kathryn Plax's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Plax reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH), Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH) and Washington University (Saint Louis, MO). 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 Kathryn Plax's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathryn Plax accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Kathryn Plax 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 Kathryn Plax was last updated on June 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.