DR. CHRISTOPHER BARLOW M.D.
NPI 1568844306
Hospitalist in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Christopher Barlow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Barlow is 1568844306. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2015.

Q: What is Christopher Barlow's specialty?

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

Active since June 28, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

800 ROSE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-6047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 25, 2022, Jun 18, 2019, Jan 29, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Christopher Barlow M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER BARLOW M.D. (NPI 1568844306) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (51448) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568844306

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER BARLOWCredential: M.D.

Location Address800 ROSE STLexington, KY 40536-7001

Mailing Address5450 Frantz Rd Ste 360Dublin, OH 43016-4141

Phone(859) 323-6047

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJune 28, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1568844306 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 51448

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.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 51448 (KY)

800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 141 S High StColumbus, OH 43215-6170 · Phone (614) 533-6700

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include MedMutual.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. Christopher Barlow 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 ID7214283209

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190606002176

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

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

Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

3.4 mi

Internal Medicine

2333 ALUMNI PARK PLZ, SUITE 200
Lexington, KY 40517

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
1,502 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1326091448 (859) 257-7910

Ohiohealth Corporation

156 mi

Anesthesiology

111 S GRANT AVE FL 3
Columbus, OH 43215

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
3,314 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407292105 (614) 566-8808

Ohiohealth Urgent Care LLC

160 mi

Urgent Care

6905 HOSPITAL DR STE 130
Dublin, OH 43016

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
388 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1811207160 (614) 923-0300

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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

69 services38 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

58 services38 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

21 services21 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.

20 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Riverside Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360006

Location3535 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43214 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number360017

Location111 South Grant AvenueColumbus, OH 43215 · Franklin 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

$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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$200.12 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 20

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

DR. JEREMY WAYNE THACKER M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

800 ROSE ST, HX-302 UKMC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-4457

DR. KIRK PHILLIP HEITMAN M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

800 ROSE ST, MS117
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1446

HARISH RAM MD

Anesthesiology

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-5956

MS. YVONNE P RICE APRN NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 218-1779

VANESSA D. SMITH MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6183

JASMINE HOWARD APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

MITCHELL ALEXANDER MIGUEL M.D.

Hospitalist

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

LEAH RAY YEAGER APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST, CC417
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1223

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 Christopher Barlow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Barlow is 1568844306. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2015.

Where is Christopher Barlow located?

Christopher Barlow practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-6047.

What is Christopher Barlow's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Barlow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Barlow 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 Christopher Barlow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Barlow reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (Lexington, KY), Ohiohealth Corporation (Columbus, OH) and Ohiohealth Urgent Care LLC (Dublin, OH). 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 Christopher Barlow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Barlow accept?

Health plans from MedMutual list Christopher Barlow 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 Christopher Barlow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Barlow is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital and Grant Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Barlow was last updated on January 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.