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MARY CATHERINE LETZ
NPI 1497504237
Hospitalist in Lexington, KY

Active since May 14, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 402, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 277-5887 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mary Catherine Letz NPPES

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

MARY CATHERINE LETZ (NPI 1497504237) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (4018958) and active in the NPI registry since May 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497504237
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMARY CATHERINE LETZ
Location Address1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 402Lexington, KY 40503-1475
Mailing Address1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 402Lexington, KY 40503-1475 · (859) 277-5887
Phone(859) 277-5887
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1497504237 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 4018958
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 402, Lexington, KY 40503
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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, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mary Catherine Letz 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 ID7113467473
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240912003575
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Mary Letz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
3.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
4071 TATES CREEK CENTRE DR, STE 202
Lexington, KY 40517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 999 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518360296 (859) 260-4390

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.

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.
19 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baptist Health Lexington

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180103
Location1740 Nicholasville RoadLexington, KY 40503 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40503 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Mary Letz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mary Letz is 1497504237. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2024.

Where is Mary Letz located?

Mary Letz practices at 1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 402, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 277-5887.

What is Mary Letz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Mary Letz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mary Letz 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 organization bills Medicare for Mary Letz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mary Letz reassigns Medicare benefits to Baptist Health Medical Group Inc (Lexington, KY). The 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 Mary Letz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mary Letz accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Mary Letz 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 Mary Letz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mary Letz is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mary Letz was last updated on May 14, 2024. 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.