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CHRISTOPHER J ERICKSON MD
NPI 1477647261
Hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2222 N NEVADA AVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907(719) 776-8040(719) 776-8050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 16, 2018, Nov 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher J Erickson Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER J ERICKSON MD (NPI 1477647261) is an individual hospitalist provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (44770) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477647261
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER J ERICKSONCredential: MD
Location Address2222 N NEVADA AVEColorado Springs, CO 80907-6819
Mailing AddressPo Box 800022Kansas City, MO 64180-0022 · (800) 953-0104 · Fax (303) 765-6670
Phone(719) 776-8040
Fax(719) 776-8050
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1477647261 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 44770
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 44770 (CO)
2222 N NEVADA AVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid19308213CO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Medica, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher J Erickson 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 ID2264525161
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070910000202, I20181205001233
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 6

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.
370 services146 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
86 services83 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
37 services25 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.
30 services30 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
26 services26 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bemidji, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240100
Location1300 Anne St NWBemidji, MN 56601 · Beltrami County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes

Acute Care Hospitals · Detroit Lakes, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number240101
Location1027 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501 · Becker County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80907 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
7 suppliers26 claims26 services$19.95 avg. paid by Medicare
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
9 suppliers40 claims40 services$96.74 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.

JAROD MURDOCH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2222 N NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
El Paso County (719) 776-5816
BILLY R HILL RPH
Pharmacist
2222 N NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
El Paso County (719) 776-5487
DR. FAHIM HASHMI M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2222 N NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
El Paso County (516) 562-0100
USACS OBSERVATION MEDICINE SERVICES OF COLORADO, INC.
Emergency Medicine
2222 N NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
El Paso County (844) 474-4019
FREDERICK M WORKMAN DO
Internal Medicine
2222 N NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
El Paso County (719) 636-9393
VERONICA SERNA MD
Internal Medicine
2222 N NEVADA AVE, SUITE 2010
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
El Paso County (719) 475-9574
VINOD KRISHNAHARI GUNDU MD
Hospitalist
2222 N NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
El Paso County (719) 776-8040
DR. LEVI J HILTON M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2222 N NEVADA AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
El Paso County (719) 475-0414

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 Christopher Erickson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Erickson is 1477647261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Christopher Erickson located?

Christopher Erickson practices at 2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. The listed phone number is (719) 776-8040.

What is Christopher Erickson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Christopher Erickson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Erickson 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 Christopher Erickson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Medica, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Christopher Erickson 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 Christopher Erickson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Erickson is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center and Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Erickson was last updated on January 30, 2024. 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.