AFTAB SHAKIR CHISHTI MD
NPI 1619144474
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Lexington, KY
About Aftab Shakir Chishti Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
AFTAB SHAKIR CHISHTI MD (NPI 1619144474) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (41863) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1990).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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
Aftab Shakir Chishti 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Aftab Chishti reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Lexington, KY 40517
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
- 1,502 clinicians in this Medicare group
Whitesburg, KY 41858
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
- 579 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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, KYMedicare 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.
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.
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
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 Aftab Chishti's NPI number?
The NPI number for Aftab Chishti is 1619144474. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2008.
Where is Aftab Chishti located?
Aftab Chishti practices at 740 S Limestone St Room J460, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-5481.
What is Aftab Chishti's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.
Is Aftab Chishti enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Aftab Chishti 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 Aftab Chishti's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aftab Chishti reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (Lexington, KY) and Pikeville Medical Center Inc. (Whitesburg, 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 Aftab Chishti's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Aftab Chishti accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Aftab Chishti 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 Aftab Chishti affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Aftab Chishti is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Aftab Chishti was last updated on August 10, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.
# Aftab Shakir Chishti, MD · NPI 1619144474
Pediatric Nephrology physician in Lexington, Kentucky. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 12, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1619144474 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 12, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology · taxonomy 2080P0210X
- **State license:** 41863 (Kentucky)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 740 S LIMESTONE ST, ROOM J460, Lexington, KY 40536-0001
- **Phone:** (859) 323-5481 · **Fax:** (859) 257-7706
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (NPI 1326091448, Lexington, KY); Pikeville Medical Center Inc. (NPI 1801106281, Whitesburg, KY) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1990
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 10, 2015
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1619144474) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.