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DR. SCOTT WHITEAR RICHINS M.D.
NPI 1275794398
Anesthesiology in Colorado Springs, CO

Q: What is Scott Richins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Richins is 1275794398. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2008.

Q: What is Scott Richins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Scott Richins was last updated on September 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 57 days 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.

Active since June 20, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

80.97/100

CMS Quality Rating

1755 TELSTAR DR STE 300, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920(949) 500-5586 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 1, 2026, Jul 23, 2026, May 30, 2026 (3 updates tracked since 2026).

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About Dr. Scott Whitear Richins M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SCOTT WHITEAR RICHINS M.D. (NPI 1275794398) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0051158) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275794398

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SCOTT WHITEAR RICHINSCredential: M.D.

Location Address1755 TELSTAR DR STE 300Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1019

Mailing Address1755 Telstar Dr Ste 300Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1019

Phone(949) 500-5586

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 1, 2026

✔ NPI 1275794398 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0051158

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1755 TELSTAR DR STE 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1400 W 16th StPueblo, CO 81003-2745 · Phone (719) 584-4045

Location 26025 DelMonico DrColorado Springs, CO 80919-2251 · Phone (719) 634-7246 · Fax (855) 592-2816

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company, Select Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Scott Whitear Richins 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 ID2264688837

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120814000538

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Scott Richins reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Us Anesthesia Partners Of Colorado Inc.

45 mi

Anesthesiology

8000 E MAPLEWOOD AVE STE 120
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
971 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922365782 (303) 438-3999

Poudre Valley Medical Group, LLC

101 mi

General Practice

2695 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AVE, SUITE 150
Loveland, CO 80538

Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
2,596 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366763260 (970) 624-4420

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

33 services33 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

14 services14 patients

Other procedure on nervous system 64999

A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.

14 services14 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

13 services13 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830

Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).

12 services12 patients

Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter 64448

This procedure involves the slow, steady delivery of a medication into your thigh nerve. An anesthetic agent or steroid is used to manage pain or inflammation. It's a safe, effective way to deliver medication directly to the area that needs it.

12 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.97/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

65.4

Improvement Activities

Cost

100

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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