LEE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1689682106
Public Health or Welfare in Beattyville, KY

Q: What is Kentucky River District Health Department's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.

Q: What quality rating does Kentucky River District Health Department have?

CMS rates Kentucky River District Hha 2 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

Active since August 03, 2006

2/5

Patient Care Rating

CENTER STREET, BEATTYVILLE, KY 41311(606) 464-2492(606) 464-5050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Lee County Health Center NPPES

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

LEE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1689682106) is a healthcare organization registered as a public health or welfare in Beattyville, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Anthony Scott Lockard, Public Health Director Iv, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689682106

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251K00000X

Legal Business NameKENTUCKY RIVER DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Location AddressCENTER STREETBeattyville, KY 41311

Mailing Address441 Gorman Hollow RdHazard, KY 41701-2315 · (606) 439-2361 · Fax (606) 439-0870

Phone(606) 464-2492

Fax(606) 464-5050

Organization SubpartYesParent: Kentucky River District Health Dept.

Authorized OfficialAnthony Scott LockardPublic Health Director Iv · (606) 439-2361

Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2018

✔ NPI 1689682106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPublic Health or WelfareAgencies

Taxonomy Code251K00000X

CENTER STREET, Beattyville, KY 41311

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLee County Health Center

Other Identifiers 3

Other15000524KY · Hands Medicaid

Medicaid20065017KY

Other2818KY · Medicare 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)

Lee County Health Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lee County Health Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Judy Combs, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1467476234

239 LOVERN ST
Hazard, KY 41701

(606) 436-2196

✔ PECOS37 mi

Lucreasie Lewis, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1821070053

441 GORMAN HOLLOW RD
Hazard, KY 41701

(606) 439-2361

✔ PECOS37 mi

Jeffery Prater, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1063494854

12579 MAIN ST STE 101
Martin, KY 41649

(606) 285-0681

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare52 mi

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

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Kentucky River District Hha (CMS certification number 187050), from CMS Care Compare.

Kentucky River District Hha

Home health agency · Beattyville, KY

2/5 Quality of Patient Care

OwnershipGovernment Operated

CMS Certification Number187050

Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1973

Phone(606) 464-9066

Services Offered

Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner

92.9%

Patients who got better at walking or moving around

84.5%

Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed

75.3%

Patients who got better at bathing

76.3%

Patients whose breathing improved

76.8%

Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth

42.8%

Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season

64.4%

Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time

68.7%

Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge

95.4%

Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury

Lower rates are better for this measure.

1.7%

New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care

104 of 154 patient episodes · observed rate 67.53%

72.73% Same As National Rate

Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge

92 patient stays · observed rate 4.35%

Lower rates are better for this measure.

3.82% Same As National Rate

Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average

1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 267 episodes

0.93

Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

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 Kentucky River District Health Department's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kentucky River District Health Department is 1689682106. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006. The provider is doing business as Lee County Health Center.

Where is Kentucky River District Health Department located?

Kentucky River District Health Department is located at Center Street, Beattyville, KY 41311. The listed phone number is (606) 464-2492.

What is Kentucky River District Health Department's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.

Is Kentucky River District Health Department enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kentucky River District Health Department is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kentucky River District Health Department?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Kentucky River District Health Department, in Internal Medicine and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Kentucky River District Health Department a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Kentucky River District Hha is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since July 1, 1973.

What quality rating does Kentucky River District Health Department have?

CMS rates Kentucky River District Hha 2 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Kentucky River District Health Department accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kentucky River District Health Department 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 Kentucky River District Health Department was last updated on September 19, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.