LEX KIDNEY CARE PLLC
NPI 1285233031
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Lex Kidney Care PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lex Kidney Care PLLC is 1285233031. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2020.

Q: What is Lex Kidney Care PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Active since October 22, 2020CLIA 18D2319696 · Waiver

185 PASADENA DR STE 110, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 785-3828(859) 977-9274 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Lex Kidney Care Pllc NPPES

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

LEX KIDNEY CARE PLLC (NPI 1285233031) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Lexington, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since October 2020. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 5, 2027 and lists Kenneth Kafui Afenya, M.d., as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285233031

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Legal Business NameLEX KIDNEY CARE PLLC

Location Address185 PASADENA DR STE 110Lexington, KY 40503-2971

Mailing Address185 Pasadena Dr Ste 110Lexington, KY 40503-2971 · (815) 714-7171 · Fax (859) 977-9274

Phone(859) 785-3828

Fax(859) 977-9274

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialKenneth Kafui AfenyaM.d. · (859) 323-4937

Enumeration DateOctober 22, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2025

NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1285233031 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

185 PASADENA DR STE 110, Lexington, KY 40503

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Lex Kidney Care Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Lex Kidney Care PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Kenneth Afenya, M.D.

Nephrology

NPI 1558593210

185 PASADENA DR STE 110
Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 785-3828

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 18D2319696

Lex Kidney Care PLLC · Lexington, KY

Active · expires Mar 5, 2027

CLIA Number18D2319696

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateMarch 6, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateMarch 5, 2027

Laboratory DirectorDr. Kenneth Afenya

Laboratory Phone(859) 785-3828

Laboratory LocationLex Kidney Care PLLC185 Pasadena Dr, Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40503

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Lex Kidney Care PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lex Kidney Care PLLC is 1285233031. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2020.

Where is Lex Kidney Care PLLC located?

Lex Kidney Care PLLC is located at 185 Pasadena Dr Ste 110, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 785-3828.

What is Lex Kidney Care PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Lex Kidney Care PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lex Kidney Care PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lex Kidney Care PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Nephrology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Lex Kidney Care PLLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Lex Kidney Care PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 18D2319696) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Lex Kidney Care PLLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Lex Kidney Care PLLC 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 Lex Kidney Care PLLC was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.