Carl B Lebuhn, M.D.

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

(270) 444-9889Paducah, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Carl B Lebuhn, M.D. has been part of the Paducah medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 30 Internal Medicine providers in KYSee all Internal Medicine in Paducah36+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2462dNPPES updated 2019-08-09 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1903 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001-7105

Fax: (270) 444-9291
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

95.51/100

Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.61%

Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Kentucky

0.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

66%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

355

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

221

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,126

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.39M

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)52%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+26%)46%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$71 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carl B Lebuhn's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in PaducahAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Carl B Lebuhn

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Carl B Lebuhn for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Paducah required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carl B Lebuhn

Dr. Lebuhn is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Paducah, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (270) 444-9889.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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