DR. KAYS NAWAF M.D.
NPI 1720011455
Anesthesiology in Memphis, TN
About Dr. Kays Nawaf M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. KAYS NAWAF M.D. (NPI 1720011455) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD11204) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Francis Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1971).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 7
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
Dr. Kays Nawaf 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Kays Nawaf reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Memphis, TN 38119
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
- 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
Springfield, TN 37172
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
- 204 clinicians in this Medicare group
Newport, TN 37821
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
- 238 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
St Francis Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TNOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
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 Kays Nawaf's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kays Nawaf is 1720011455. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2006.
Where is Kays Nawaf located?
Kays Nawaf practices at 1068 Cresthaven Rd Suite 150, Memphis, TN 38119. The listed phone number is (901) 682-6828.
What is Kays Nawaf's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Kays Nawaf enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kays Nawaf 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 Kays Nawaf's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kays Nawaf reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: East Memphis Anesthesia Services Plc (Memphis, TN), Lifelinc Anesthesia II, PLLC (Springfield, TN) and Lifelinc Anesthesia Viii PLLC (Newport, TN). 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 Kays Nawaf's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Kays Nawaf accept?
Health plans from Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Kays Nawaf 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 Kays Nawaf affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Kays Nawaf is affiliated with St Francis Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Kays Nawaf was last updated on October 26, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# Dr. Kays Nawaf, M.D. · NPI 1720011455
Anesthesiology physician in Memphis, Tennessee. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 8, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720011455 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 8, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology · taxonomy 207L00000X
- **State license:** MD11204 (Tennessee)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1068 CRESTHAVEN RD, SUITE 150, Memphis, TN 38119-0800
- **Phone:** (901) 682-6828
## 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:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): East Memphis Anesthesia Services Plc (NPI 1578592663, Memphis, TN); Lifelinc Anesthesia II, PLLC (NPI 1821397233, Springfield, TN); Lifelinc Anesthesia Viii PLLC (NPI 1679265052, Newport, TN) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1971
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 26, 2016
- **Other identifiers:** Other 2040384 (TN); Other 050054453; Medicaid 00016884 (MS); and 4 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720011455) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.