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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 2 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 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: August 09, 2026.

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

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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 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

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.

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 Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

What insurance does Leesah Al-qawasmi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health 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 2 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.