Rheumatologists in Kentucky
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
89 Rheumatology providers practice in Kentucky, including 33 (37%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Lexington. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Rheumatology by city in Kentucky
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Where Rheumatologists in Kentucky practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 64 of the 89 providers listed here (72%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
27%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
14%mid-size group (10 to 99)
59%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Rheumatologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc. | 7 | 949 | Lexington |
| Lake Cumberland Rheumatology PLLC | 7 | 22 | Bowling Green |
| Baptist Health Medical Group Inc. | 5 | 2,431 | Lexington |
| Community Medical Associates Inc. | 5 | 1,368 | Louisville |
| Summit Medical Group Inc. | 5 | 803 | Crestview Hills |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Rheumatologists affiliated |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 14 |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc. | Louisville | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 13 |
| St Elizabeth Edgewood | Edgewood | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | 12 |
| St Elizabeth Florence | Florence | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 11 |
| St Elizabeth Ft Thomas | Fort Thomas | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | 10 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Rheumatology providers in Kentucky
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Anny Corominas DiazAshland, KY · $880 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(606) 408-7438 Dr. Asad Fraser, M.D.Bowling Green, KY · $48,737 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(270) 783-3338 Dr. Jonathan Hendrie, MDBowling Green, KY · $2,251 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(270) 257-4217 Dr. Neha Pansuria, M.D.Bowling Green, KY · $9,469 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(270) 780-5226 Dr. Abraham Tacang, M.D.Crestview Hills, KY · $5,489 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 344-1900 Dr. Ann George, M.D.Crestview Hills, KY · $2,326 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 331-3100 Dr. Arthur Kunath, MDCrestview Hills, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(859) 331-3100 Dr. Christopher Colglazier, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $2,289 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 331-3100 Dr. Joseph Temming, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $67 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 331-3100 Dr. Kerrin Burte, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $1,985 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 331-3100 Dr. Liza Varghese, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $6,569 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 331-3100 Dr. Magdalena Winiarska, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $1,277 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 344-1900 Dr. Malini Juyal, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $203 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 331-3100 Dr. Mazen Elyan, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $524 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 344-1900 Dr. Rebecca Callis, M.D.Crestview Hills, KY · $50,966 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 282-1400 Dr. Sarah Keller, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $1,800 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 344-1900 Dr. Shine Vazhappilly, M.D.Crestview Hills, KY · $3,857 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 344-1900 Dr. Zehra Kazmi, MDCrestview Hills, KY · $450 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 344-1900 Dr. Saleem Sajid, M.D.Elizabethtown, KY · $2,347 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(270) 737-7021 Dr. Brittany HigginsFlorence, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(859) 282-1400 Dr. William Beers, M.D.Florence, KY · $918 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 344-1900 Dr. Jayalakshmi Pampati, M.D.Hazard, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(606) 439-4129 Dr. Rami Diab, MDHenderson, KY · $3,486 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(270) 827-7700 Dr. Sravani LokineniHenderson, KY · $1,000 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(812) 426-9311 Dr. Kishorkumar Desai, M.D.Hopkinsville, KY · $90 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(270) 885-3876 Dr. Achal Vaidya, M.D.Lexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(859) 233-4511 Dr. Alaa Elkhider, MDLexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(859) 323-5921 Dr. Alexander Brown, MDLexington, KY · $605 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 254-7000 Dr. Amna Batool, MBBSLexington, KY · $606 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 323-4939 Dr. Bijal Jayakar, M.D.Lexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(859) 629-7265 Dr. Binni Makkar, MDLexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 218-5350 Dr. Corey Hatfield, D.O.Lexington, KY · $279 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 254-7000 Dr. Elaine Alexander, M.D.Lexington, KY · $888 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 258-4450 Dr. Gretchen Santana Cepero, MDLexington, KY · $964 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(234) 279-1609 Dr. Izabela Antic, DOLexington, KY · $146 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 323-6700 Dr. Jeffrey Neal, M.D.Lexington, KY · $176 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 254-7000 Dr. Kelly Cole, M.D.Lexington, KY · $53 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 254-7000 Dr. Kristine Lohr, MD, MSLexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(879) 323-3900 Dr. Lucia Hardi, MDLexington, KY · $3,149 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 629-7265 Dr. Mary Youngblood, M.D.Lexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(859) 323-6700 Dr. Muhammad Khan, M.D.Lexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 323-6700 Dr. Natasha Rasool, MDLexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 218-5350 Dr. Paramarajan Piranavan, M.DLexington, KY · $5,329 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 323-6700 Dr. Pavel Shevtsov, MDLexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 323-6700 Dr. Reem Alkilany, MDLexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 323-6700 Dr. Robert Freilich, M.D. - P.H.DLexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(859) 323-6700 Dr. Sarah Min, MDLexington, KY · $470 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(859) 258-4450 Dr. Shannon Florea, M.D.Lexington, KY · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(859) 323-6700 Dr. Sonia Nair, MDLexington, KY · $53 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(859) 258-4450 Conditions Rheumatology providers in Kentucky commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Rheumatology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Gout
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
Common questions
How many Rheumatology providers are in Kentucky?There are 89 Rheumatology providers with active NPI records practicing in Kentucky, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Rheumatology providers in Kentucky offer telehealth?Yes. 33 of the 89 Rheumatology providers in Kentucky (about 37%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Kentucky have the most Rheumatology providers?Lexington (27), Louisville (23), Crestview Hills (14) have the highest concentration of Rheumatology providers in Kentucky.
How many Rheumatology providers in Kentucky received drug or device company payments?63 of 89 Rheumatology providers in Kentucky (71%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Rheumatology providers in Kentucky treat?Rheumatology providers commonly treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Rheumatologists in Kentucky work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 64 Rheumatologists in Kentucky enrolled in Medicare, 27% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 14% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 59% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Rheumatologists in Kentucky work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Kentucky hospitals where the most Rheumatologists hold privileges are Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville; Norton Hospitals, Inc. in Louisville; St Elizabeth Edgewood in Edgewood.
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