Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Epilepsy Physician · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1811092976
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
740 S Limestone Ste B101
Lexington, KY 405360284
(859) 323-5661
fax (859) 323-6411
Mailing address
740 S Limestone, J 401
Lexington, KY 405360284

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 2, 2025
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #36699
Medicaid
KY #64085426

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811092976. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
47
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,607
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95816 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 34 34 $54
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 13 13 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 292. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$174
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
UCB, Inc. 2 $160.21
Neurelis, Inc. 1 $13.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$160
Education
$13

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,161
Patients
146
Total drug cost
$426,583
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levetiracetam Generic 188 38 $12,354
Clonazepam Generic 165 26 $2,067
Clobazam Generic 107 24 $27,082
Pregabalin Generic 88 11 $3,003
Topiramate Generic 86 16 $4,495
Lamotrigine Er (Lamotrigine) Brand 68 0 $14,566
Lamotrigine Generic 62 16 $1,577
Lacosamide Generic 61 15 $26,285
Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Brand 56 0 $88,396
Divalproex Sodium Generic 55 0 $3,046

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen's medical specialty?
Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen practices Neurology Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen practice?
Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen practices at 740 S Limestone Ste B101, Lexington, KY 405360284. Office phone: 8593235661.
What is Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen's NPI?
Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811092976, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy (HCPCS 95816); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.