Quick answers
- Does Aftab S. Chishti accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aftab S. Chishti 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.
- What is Aftab S. Chishti's NPI number?
- 1619144474. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Aftab S. Chishti works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aftab S. Chishti 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 Aftab S. Chishti is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 740 S Limestone StLexington, KY 40508 (859) 257‑8562
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Aftab S. Chishti as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pediatric Medicineprimary
- Nephrologyalso
Other pediatricians in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — 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 | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619144474 |
| 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
- 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