BLUEGRASS INTERNAL MEDICINE AND NEPHROLOGY
NPI 1609361724
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Active since June 30, 2018

4101 TATES CREEK CENTRE DR, LEXINGTON, KY 40517(816) 456-7181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 24, 2019, Jun 30, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology NPPES

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

BLUEGRASS INTERNAL MEDICINE AND NEPHROLOGY (NPI 1609361724) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Lexington, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. The organization lists Hazem Kakaji, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609361724

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Legal Business NameBLUEGRASS INTERNAL MEDICINE AND NEPHROLOGY

Location Address4101 TATES CREEK CENTRE DRLexington, KY 40517-3066

Mailing Address4101 Tates Creek Centre DrLexington, KY 40517-3066 · (816) 456-7181

Phone(816) 456-7181

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialHazem KakajiOwner · (816) 456-7181

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1609361724 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

4101 TATES CREEK CENTRE DR, Lexington, KY 40517

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Hazem Kakaji, M.D.

Hospitalist

NPI 1164451258

150 N EAGLE CREEK DR
Lexington, KY 40509

(859) 967-5000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.9 mi

Omar Elbita

Hospitalist

NPI 1376974253

200 E CHESTNUT ST STE 303
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 629-5552

✔ PECOS71 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology is 1609361724. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2018.

Where is Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology located?

Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology is located at 4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr, Lexington, KY 40517. The listed phone number is (816) 456-7181.

What is Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Hospitalist, reassign their Medicare billing to Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bluegrass Internal Medicine And Nephrology was last updated on January 24, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.