MASASHI KAWABORI MD
NPI 1508273665
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Lexington, KY

Active since July 21, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-6494(859) 257-2573 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2024, Jul 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Masashi Kawabori Md NPPES

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

MASASHI KAWABORI MD (NPI 1508273665) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (FL076) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508273665
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMASASHI KAWABORICredential: MD
Location Address740 S LIMESTONE STE L304Lexington, KY 40536-1552
Mailing Address33 Pond Ave, #504Brookline, MA 02445-7163 · (617) 784-6480
Fax(859) 257-2573
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2024
NPI 1508273665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses Licensed in KY · FL076 Licensed in MA · 272964
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304, Lexington, KY 40536

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 133 Pond Ave, #504Brookline, MA 02445-7163 · Phone (617) 784-6480
Location 2800 Washington StBoston, MA 02111-1552 · Phone (617) 636-5594 · Fax (617) 636-6410

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

Masashi Kawabori 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 ID8426319054
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241014000733
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

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
30 services30 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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 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
$162.27 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $40.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Physician Assistant
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Physician Assistant
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

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 Masashi Kawabori's NPI number?

The NPI number for Masashi Kawabori is 1508273665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2014.

Where is Masashi Kawabori located?

Masashi Kawabori practices at 740 S Limestone Ste L304, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-6494.

What is Masashi Kawabori's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Masashi Kawabori enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Masashi Kawabori 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.

Is Masashi Kawabori affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Masashi Kawabori is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Masashi Kawabori was last updated on September 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.