Quick answers
- Does Ashar M. Farooqi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashar M. Farooqi 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 Ashar M. Farooqi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 40 Original Medicare patients and 51 services for Ashar M. Farooqi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashar M. Farooqi's NPI number?
- 1538659008. 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 Ashar M. Farooqi, 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 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 51 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol65%
- Anxiety55%
- Arthritis48%
- Depression48%
- Stroke or mini-stroke35%
Hospitals where Ashar M. Farooqi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashar M. Farooqi 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 Ashar M. Farooqi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 140 Newcomb AveMt Vernon, KY 40456 (606) 256‑4148
- 145 Newcomb AveMount Vernon, KY 40456
- 740 S Limestone StLexington, KY 40508 (859) 257‑8562
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashar M. Farooqi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group
- Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neuropsychiatryprimary
- Neurologyalso
Other neuropsychiatrists in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538659008 |
| 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