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University of Kentucky

Q: What is the NPI number for University of Kentucky?

The NPI for University of Kentucky is 1801918594, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

General Acute Care Hospital in Lexington, KY · enumerated 2007 · authorized official Michael Karpf, Exec Vp for Health Affairs.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1801918594

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name University of Kentucky

Other name <Unavail>

Practice address 310 S Limestone, Lexington, KY, 40508

Phone (859) 257-9521

Fax (859) 257-2950

Enumeration date Apr 4, 2007

Last updated in NPPES Oct 9, 2007

Taxonomy & classification

282N00000X General Acute Care Hospital Hospitals Primary

Authorized official

Name Michael Karpf

Title Exec Vp for Health Affairs

Phone (859) 323-5126

What is an NPI number?

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for University of Kentucky?

The NPI for University of Kentucky is 1801918594, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Who is the authorized official for University of Kentucky?

NPPES lists Michael Karpf (Exec Vp for Health Affairs) as the authorized official for this organization.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-10-09.