DAVID NOWELS MD
NPI 1316052392
Family Medicine in Aurora, CO

Active since August 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2026, Aug 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About David Nowels Md NPPES

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

DAVID NOWELS MD (NPI 1316052392) is an individual family medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (26598) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Denver, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316052392
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID NOWELSCredential: MD
Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2026
NPI 1316052392 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in CO · 26598
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 26598 (CO)
12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13055 Roslyn StDenver, CO 80238-3323 · Phone (720) 848-9000

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

David Nowels Md 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 ID749268431
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040709000480
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 3

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.

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
109 services36 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
61 services33 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
21 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80045 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$64.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Pharmacist
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

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 David Nowels's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Nowels is 1316052392. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Where is David Nowels located?

David Nowels practices at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is David Nowels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is David Nowels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Nowels 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 David Nowels accept?

Health plans from Medica list David Nowels 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Nowels was last updated on March 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.