Quick answers
- Does Valerie Taylor accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie Taylor accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Valerie Taylor see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 315 Original Medicare patients and 686 services for Valerie Taylor. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie Taylor's NPI number?
- 1295742864. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Valerie Taylor, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 315 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 686 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)301 services
- Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block (88331)100 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure (88344)54 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)49 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination (88300)45 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)29%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Valerie Taylor works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie Taylor at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- University of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180067
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie Taylor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1221 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40504 (859) 258‑4000
- 800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536 (859) 257‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie Taylor as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Kentucky773 clinicians in the group
- New Lexington Clinic PSC332 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Kentucky
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295742864 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians