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LEESAH AL-QAWASMI MD
NPI 1235794801
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Lexington, KY

Active since May 08, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 ROSE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 257-1000(859) 257-1342 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 25, 2023, Jun 9, 2023, May 8, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Leesah Al-qawasmi Md NPPES

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

LEESAH AL-QAWASMI MD (NPI 1235794801) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (56584) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235794801
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameLEESAH AL-QAWASMICredential: MD
Location Address800 ROSE STLexington, KY 40536-3662
Mailing Address1249 15th StHuntington, WV 25701-3662 · (304) 691-1000
Phone(859) 257-1000
Fax(859) 257-1342
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall UniversityGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 25, 2023
✔ NPI 1235794801 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 56584
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536
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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

Leesah Al-qawasmi 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 ID5193195600
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230621003064
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Leesah Al-qawasmi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Kentucky
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
800 ROSE ST
Lexington, KY 40536
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,761 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518911338 (859) 323-5470
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
3.4 mi
Internal Medicine
2333 ALUMNI PARK PLZ, SUITE 200
Lexington, KY 40517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,502 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326091448 (859) 257-7910

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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
99 services46 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
76 services76 patients

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

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. JEREMY WAYNE THACKER M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
800 ROSE ST, HX-302 UKMC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-4457
DR. KIRK PHILLIP HEITMAN M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
800 ROSE ST, MS117
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-1446
HARISH RAM MD
Anesthesiology
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5956
MS. YVONNE P RICE APRN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 218-1779
VANESSA D. SMITH MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6183
JASMINE HOWARD APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
MITCHELL ALEXANDER MIGUEL M.D.
Hospitalist
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
LEAH RAY YEAGER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 ROSE ST, CC417
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-1223

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 Leesah Al-qawasmi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leesah Al-qawasmi is 1235794801. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2019.

Where is Leesah Al-qawasmi located?

Leesah Al-qawasmi practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 257-1000.

What is Leesah Al-qawasmi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Leesah Al-qawasmi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leesah Al-qawasmi 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 Leesah Al-qawasmi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leesah Al-qawasmi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Kentucky (Lexington, KY) and Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (Lexington, KY). 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 Leesah Al-qawasmi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leesah Al-qawasmi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter of Tennessee list Leesah Al-qawasmi 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 Leesah Al-qawasmi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leesah Al-qawasmi is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leesah Al-qawasmi was last updated on October 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.