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KATHERINE BELLE GISH MD
NPI 1972597052
Family Medicine in Whitesburg, KY

Active since September 06, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
214 HOSPITAL RD, WHITESBURG, KY 41858(606) 633-3631(606) 633-6204 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2026, Jul 13, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Katherine Belle Gish Md NPPES

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

KATHERINE BELLE GISH MD (NPI 1972597052) is an individual family medicine provider in Whitesburg, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (29286) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972597052
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE BELLE GISHCredential: MD
Location Address214 HOSPITAL RDWhitesburg, KY 41858-7627
Mailing Address214 Hospital RdWhitesburg, KY 41858-7627 · (606) 633-3631 · Fax (606) 633-6204
Phone(606) 633-3631
Fax(606) 633-6204
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1972597052 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 29286
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
214 HOSPITAL RD, Whitesburg, KY 41858
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64298268KY

Accepted Insurance

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

Katherine Belle Gish 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.

PECOS PAC ID7214076058
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220210001858
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Katherine Gish reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Same address
Multi-Specialty
214 HOSPITAL RD
Whitesburg, KY 41858
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 419 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245446517 (606) 633-3631
St Charles Health Council Inc
14 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
536 E MAIN ST
Appalachia, VA 24216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194845552 (276) 565-2760

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 3

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

Whitesburg Arh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Whitesburg, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180002
Location240 Hospital RoadWhitesburg, KY 41858 · Letcher County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazard, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180029
Location100 Medical Center DriveHazard, KY 41701 · Perry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harlan Arh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlan, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180050
Location81 Ball Park RoadHarlan, KY 40831 · Harlan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41858 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers16 claims32 services$5.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers13 claims13 services$0.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with flange (2 piece system), each A5063
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims240 services$1.84 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.

SHANE MCDOUGAL MD
Family Medicine
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-4414
KEVIN MATTHEW GOOCH MD
Internal Medicine
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-3631
WHITESBURG WOMEN'S CENTER, LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
214 HOSPITAL RD, SUITE D
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-5553
JOHN L. PELLEGRINI M.D.
Surgery
214 HOSPITAL RD, SUITE 1
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-2255
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-3631
AMYE E THOMAS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-4414
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-3631
SAMANTHA OCTAVIA EVERSOLE DO
Internal Medicine
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-4414

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 Katherine Gish's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Gish is 1972597052. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2005.

Where is Katherine Gish located?

Katherine Gish practices at 214 Hospital Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858. The listed phone number is (606) 633-3631.

What is Katherine Gish's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Katherine Gish enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Gish 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 Katherine Gish's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Gish reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. (Whitesburg, KY) and St Charles Health Council Inc (Appalachia, VA). 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 Katherine Gish's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine Gish accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Katherine Gish 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 Katherine Gish affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Gish is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center and Harlan Arh Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Gish was last updated on August 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.