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DR. GHASSAN YAZIGI MD
NPI 1538127378
Internal Medicine in Salem, KY

Active since May 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
141 HOSPITAL DR, SALEM, KY 42078(270) 988-3298(270) 988-4642 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ghassan Yazigi Md NPPES

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

DR. GHASSAN YAZIGI MD (NPI 1538127378) is an individual internal medicine provider in Salem, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (30795) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538127378
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GHASSAN YAZIGICredential: MD
Location Address141 HOSPITAL DRSalem, KY 42078-8043
Mailing Address141 Hospital Dr, Po Box 347Salem, KY 42078-8043 · (270) 988-3298 · Fax (270) 988-4642
Phone(270) 988-3298
Fax(270) 988-4642
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1538127378 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 30795
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.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 30795 (KY)
141 HOSPITAL DR, Salem, KY 42078
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64307952KY

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.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ghassan Yazigi 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 ID8224105002
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100420000565
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ghassan Yazigi reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tri-Rivers Healthcare PLLC
Same address
Rural Health
141 HOSPITAL DR
Salem, KY 42078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588644496 (270) 988-3298
Livingston Hospital And Healthcare Services, Inc.
Same address
Family Medicine
131 HOSPITAL DR
Salem, KY 42078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1588640254 (Kentucky)
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245654094 (270) 988-2299
Concord Medical Group Of Kentucky PLLC
104 mi
Emergency Medicine
1011 OLD HIGHWAY 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346746385 (270) 756-7000

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 6

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
663 services269 patients
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.
580 services141 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.
217 services163 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
202 services147 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
59 services35 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
15 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Madisonville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180093
Location900 Hospital DriveMadisonville, KY 42431 · Hopkins County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Paducah

Acute Care Hospitals · Paducah, KY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180104
Location2501 Kentucky AvenuePaducah, KY 42003 · Mc Cracken County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Livingston Hospital And Healthcare Services, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Salem, KY
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number181320
Location131 Hospital DriveSalem, KY 42078 · Livingston County
Emergency services

Caldwell Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Princeton, KY
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number181322
Location100 Medical Center DrivePrinceton, KY 42445 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42078 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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
88%4,054 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
43%124 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%27 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
12%1,065 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
4%1,065 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,065 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
3%1,065 patients
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 16

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers16 claims60 services$6.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Tracheostomy, inner cannula A4623
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers11 claims586 services$5.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy A4629
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers11 claims338 services$4.50 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe A5500
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers13 claims26 services$61.24 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each A5512
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers13 claims78 services$24.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$91.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

ROBIN LEIDECKER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
141 HOSPITAL DR
SALEM, KY 42078
Livingston County (279) 988-3298
MRS. JENNIFER RAE ALEXANDER APRN, PMHMP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
141 HOSPITAL DR
SALEM, KY 42078
Livingston County (270) 988-3298
DR. JAMES TODD BERGIN MD
Surgery
141 HOSPITAL DR
SALEM, KY 42078
Livingston County (270) 988-3298
JUSTIN J LEWIS PA-C
Physician Assistant
141 HOSPITAL DR, STE 102
SALEM, KY 42078
Livingston County (270) 988-3298
KRISTEE CROFT SHOULDERS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
141 HOSPITAL DR
SALEM, KY 42078
Livingston County (270) 988-3298
TRI-RIVERS HEALTHCARE PLLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
141 HOSPITAL DR
SALEM, KY 42078
Livingston County (270) 988-3298
MICHAEL PHILIP GAVIN MD
General Practice
141 HOSPITAL DR
SALEM, KY 42078
Livingston County (270) 988-3298
SALEM CLINIC PHARMACY INC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
141 HOSPITAL DR
SALEM, KY 42078
Livingston County (270) 988-3230

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 Ghassan Yazigi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ghassan Yazigi is 1538127378. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2006.

Where is Ghassan Yazigi located?

Ghassan Yazigi practices at 141 Hospital Dr, Salem, KY 42078. The listed phone number is (270) 988-3298.

What is Ghassan Yazigi's specialty?

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

Is Ghassan Yazigi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ghassan Yazigi 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 organizations bill Medicare for Ghassan Yazigi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ghassan Yazigi reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tri-Rivers Healthcare PLLC (Salem, KY), Livingston Hospital And Healthcare Services, Inc. (Salem, KY) and Concord Medical Group Of Kentucky PLLC (Hardinsburg, KY). Each 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 Ghassan Yazigi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ghassan Yazigi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter of Tennessee list Ghassan Yazigi 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 Ghassan Yazigi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ghassan Yazigi is affiliated with Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Baptist Health Paducah, Livingston Hospital And Healthcare Services, Inc and Caldwell Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ghassan Yazigi was last updated on April 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.