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DR. WALTER KENNETH KLEINSTEUBER M.D.
NPI 1528041589
Internal Medicine in Lebanon, KY

Active since November 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
159 RARELY RIDDEN LN, LEBANON, KY 40033(270) 692-0592 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Kenneth Kleinsteuber M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER KENNETH KLEINSTEUBER M.D. (NPI 1528041589) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lebanon, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (25566) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Medical Center (bowling Green), and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528041589
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER KENNETH KLEINSTEUBERCredential: M.D.
Location Address159 RARELY RIDDEN LNLebanon, KY 40033-9575
Mailing Address159 Rarely Ridden LnLebanon, KY 40033-9575 · (270) 692-0592
Phone(270) 692-0592
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateNovember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2021
✔ NPI 1528041589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 25566
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
159 RARELY RIDDEN LN, Lebanon, KY 40033
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64255664KY

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Walter Kenneth Kleinsteuber M.d. 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 ID5597750158
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040415000038
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 4

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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
111 services42 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
26 services26 patients
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.
17 services12 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The Medical Center (bowling Green)

Acute Care Hospitals · Bowling Green, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180013
Location250 Park StreetBowling Green, KY 42101 · Warren County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40033 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.

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 Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%236 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers32 claims32 services$14.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$2.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers34 claims34 services$67.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$12.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Walter Kleinsteuber's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Kleinsteuber is 1528041589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 23, 2005.

Where is Walter Kleinsteuber located?

Walter Kleinsteuber practices at 159 Rarely Ridden Ln, Lebanon, KY 40033. The listed phone number is (270) 692-0592.

What is Walter Kleinsteuber's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Walter Kleinsteuber enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Kleinsteuber 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 Walter Kleinsteuber accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Walter Kleinsteuber 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 Walter Kleinsteuber affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Kleinsteuber is affiliated with The Medical Center (bowling Green).

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Kleinsteuber was last updated on January 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.