KIRK A. NIENABER M.D.
NPI 1932172103
Hospitalist in Florence, KY

Q: What is Kirk Nienaber's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kirk Nienaber is 1932172103. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2006.

Q: What is Kirk Nienaber's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kirk Nienaber was last updated on February 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since February 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

90.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

4900 HOUSTON RD, FLORENCE, KY 41042(859) 301-8074(859) 301-4945 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 2, 2022, Nov 20, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Kirk A. Nienaber M.d. NPPES

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

KIRK A. NIENABER M.D. (NPI 1932172103) is an individual hospitalist provider in Florence, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (53049) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth Ft Thomas, and maintains a secondary practice location in Springfield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932172103

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameKIRK A. NIENABERCredential: M.D.

Location Address4900 HOUSTON RDFlorence, KY 41042

Mailing AddressPo Box 635283Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283 · (859) 301-8074 · Fax (859) 301-4945

Phone(859) 301-8074

Fax(859) 301-4945

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2024

✔ NPI 1932172103 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 53049✔ Licensed in TN · 24752

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 24752 (TN), 53049 (KY)

4900 HOUSTON RD, Florence, KY 41042

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 Northcrest DrSpringfield, TN 37172-3927 · Phone (615) 384-2411 · Fax (731) 642-3028

Other Identifiers 2

Other28554Tlc

Other4072020Bluecross Blueshield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kirk A. Nienaber 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 ID3678466158

PECOS Enrollment IDI20191226001719

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 8

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.

454 services180 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.

111 services107 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.

99 services99 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.

83 services48 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.

68 services49 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

49 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Elizabeth Ft Thomas

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Thomas, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180001

Location85 North Grand AvenueFort Thomas, KY 41075 · Campbell County

Emergency services

St Elizabeth Edgewood

Acute Care Hospitals · Edgewood, KY

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number180035

Location1 Medical Village DriveEdgewood, KY 41017 · Kenton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Florence

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, KY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180045

Location4900 Houston RoadFlorence, KY 41042 · Boone County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41042 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.

90.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.76

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$15.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$63.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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