DR. JAMES HUGO PULJU M.D.
NPI 1194757823
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lakewood, CO

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
355 UNION BLVD STE 200, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228(303) 463-3900(303) 463-3999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2023, Jan 20, 2022, Oct 25, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. James Hugo Pulju M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES HUGO PULJU M.D. (NPI 1194757823) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Lakewood, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (30774) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194757823
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES HUGO PULJUCredential: M.D.
Location Address355 UNION BLVD STE 200Lakewood, CO 80228-1500
Mailing Address3333 S Wadsworth Blvd Unit D100Lakewood, CO 80227-5122 · (303) 205-1090 · Fax (303) 205-1120
Fax(303) 463-3999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2023
NPI 1194757823 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses Licensed in CO · 30774 Licensed in MT · 103660
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
355 UNION BLVD STE 200, Lakewood, CO 80228

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 110350 E Dakota AveDenver, CO 80247-1314 · Phone (303) 338-4545
Location 2875 S Cottonwood Rd Ste 200Bozeman, MT 59718-4208 · Phone (406) 414-5336 · Fax (406) 414-5337

Other Identifiers 3

Other100010929CO · Railroad Medicare
Other029477CO · Kaiser Commercial Number
Medicaid01307743CO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Hugo Pulju M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6305831033
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240404002022, I20250819002039
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
67 services33 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Borgess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230117
Location1521 Gull RoadKalamazoo, MI 49048 · Kalamazoo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lukes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240047
Location915 East 1st StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80228 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
355 UNION BLVD STE 200
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
355 UNION BLVD STE 200
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
355 UNION BLVD STE 200
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Physician Assistant
355 UNION BLVD STE 200
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
355 UNION BLVD STE 200
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Pulju's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Pulju is 1194757823. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is James Pulju located?

James Pulju practices at 355 Union Blvd Ste 200, Lakewood, CO 80228. The listed phone number is (303) 463-3900.

What is James Pulju's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is James Pulju enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Pulju is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Pulju accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, CareSource, HealthPartners and Medica and 2 other insurers list James Pulju as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Pulju affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Pulju is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center and St Lukes Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Pulju was last updated on August 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.