DR. GHASSAN SHAKHASHIRO M.D.
NPI 1871567396
Hospitalist in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Ghassan Shakhashiro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ghassan Shakhashiro is 1871567396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Q: What is Ghassan Shakhashiro's specialty?

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

Active since February 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1 SAINT JOSEPH DR, LEXINGTON, KY 40504(859) 313-2963(859) 313-3541 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2026, Mar 6, 2024, Feb 9, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GHASSAN SHAKHASHIRO M.D. (NPI 1871567396) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (35630) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Irvine.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871567396

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GHASSAN SHAKHASHIROCredential: M.D.

Location Address1 SAINT JOSEPH DRLexington, KY 40504-3742

Mailing Address1 Saint Joseph DrLexington, KY 40504-3742 · (859) 313-2963 · Fax (859) 313-3541

Phone(859) 313-2963

Fax(859) 313-3541

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2026

✔ NPI 1871567396 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 35630

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 ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 35630 (KY)

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 35630 (KY)

1 SAINT JOSEPH DR, Lexington, KY 40504

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11100 Richmond RdIrvine, KY 40336-7231 · Phone (606) 723-7771

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64020969KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro 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 ID9931251402

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090714000411

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

3,737 services774 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

499 services454 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

494 services338 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

294 services80 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

98 services35 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

34 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Saint Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number180010

LocationOne Saint Joseph DriveLexington, KY 40504 · Fayette County

Emergency services

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number180067

Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Clark Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winchester, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number180092

Location175 Hospital DriveWinchester, KY 40391 · Clark County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Georgetown Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, KY

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number180101

Location1140 Lexington RoadGeorgetown, KY 40324 · Scott County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Lexington

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number180103

Location1740 Nicholasville RoadLexington, KY 40503 · Fayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40504 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.

Medicare 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%165 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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