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BLUEGRASS PALLIATIVE CARE
NPI 1427129188
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Lexington, KY

Active since November 13, 2006CLIA 18D0956550 · Waiver
1733 HARRODSBURG RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40504(859) 278-4869(859) 278-7690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2023, May 18, 2023, Jun 29, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Bluegrass Palliative Care NPPES

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

BLUEGRASS PALLIATIVE CARE (NPI 1427129188) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Lexington, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 28, 2027 and lists Elizabeth Fowler, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427129188
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Legal Business NamePALLIATIVE CARE CENTER OF THE BLUEGRASS INC.
Location Address1733 HARRODSBURG RDLexington, KY 40504-3617
Mailing Address1733 Harrodsburg RdLexington, KY 40504-3617 · (859) 278-4869 · Fax (859) 278-7690
Phone(859) 278-4869
Fax(859) 278-7690
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialElizabeth FowlerChief Executive Officer · (859) 276-5344
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1427129188 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 15

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
Definition
A family 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 ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 2081H0002X
Also ListedPain Medicine · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0000X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License 3002782 (KY)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License 3008486 (KY)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · Acute CareTaxonomy 364SA2100X
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · PediatricsTaxonomy 364SP0200X
1733 HARRODSBURG RD, Lexington, KY 40504
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBluegrass Palliative Care

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid65931438KY
Medicaid8290011900KY
Medicaid78902517KY

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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 and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bluegrass Palliative Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

45

Medicare enrollment records show 45 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bluegrass Palliative Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 32 practice at this address and 37 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 6

Nurse Practitioner29
Hospice/Palliative Care8
Family Practice4
Internal Medicine2
Emergency Medicine1
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 45
Dana Benedict, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093142812
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOSSame address
James Borders, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1538168034
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOSSame address
Todd Cote, M.D.
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1013054626
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 276-5344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tammy Gayheart, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982052627
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOSSame address
Natalie Houghton, D.O.
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1124315049
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 276-5344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nancy Hudson, ANP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1932411006
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lakeshia Jones, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124649694
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOSSame address
Spring Kingsley, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1528650637
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(855) 492-0812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Wendy Latunik, MD
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1619161809
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOSSame address
Elizabeth Markus, M.D.
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1255746277
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stacy Mills, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1134226434
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Crystal Scott, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457725756
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOSSame address
Kathy Sherman, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740595719
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOSSame address
Salli Whisman, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1295708493
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 276-5344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emily Haley, DO
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1437892460
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(855) 492-0812
✔ PECOSSame address
Denisha Rawlings, MD
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1811962764
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOSSame address
Charlotte Wiemann, M.D.
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1861755811
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kassi Marshall, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1952413643
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 276-5344
✔ PECOSSame address
Joel Moncivaiz, MD
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1699811588
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marguerite Mueller, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1770504375
1733 HARRODSBURG RD
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-4869
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 45 clinicians

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 18D0956550

Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass · Lexington, KY
Active · expires Jan 28, 2027
CLIA Number18D0956550
Laboratory TypeOther
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 29, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 28, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMs. Danielle Root
Laboratory Phone(859) 276-5344
Laboratory LocationPalliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504
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 Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. is 1427129188. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2006. The provider is doing business as Bluegrass Palliative Care.

Where is Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. located?

Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. is located at 1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504. The listed phone number is (859) 278-4869.

What is Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 45 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc.. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (29), Hospice/Palliative Care (8) and Family Practice (4). Of these, 32 practice at this address and 37 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 18D0956550) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 28, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. 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 Palliative Care Center Of The Bluegrass Inc. was last updated on August 15, 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.