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COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
NPI 1497723407
General Acute Care Hospital in Grand Junction, CO

Active since March 08, 2006
2351 G RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505(970) 242-0920(970) 257-6251 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 26, 2026, Nov 14, 2024, Nov 1, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Colorado West Healthcare System NPPES

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

COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (NPI 1497723407), doing business as Community Hospital, is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists Christian Thomas, Ceo/president, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497723407
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282N00000X
Legal Business NameCOLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Location Address2351 G RDGrand Junction, CO 81505-9641
Mailing AddressPo Box 1687Grand Junction, CO 81502-1687 · (970) 242-0920 · Fax (970) 257-6251
Phone(970) 242-0920
Fax(970) 257-6251
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristian ThomasCeo/president · (970) 644-3011
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1497723407 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care HospitalHospitals
Taxonomy Code282N00000X
Definition
An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Emergency CareTaxonomy 261QE0002X
2351 G RD, Grand Junction, CO 81505
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCommunity Hospital

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include University of Utah Health Plans, WellSense Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Colorado West Healthcare System is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by November 30, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateColoradoEnrollment IDO20050621000444Part A · HospitalDue dateNovember 30, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

90

Medicare enrollment records show 90 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Colorado West Healthcare System, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 50 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 20

Internal Medicine17
Neurology15
Emergency Medicine14
Nurse Practitioner9
Family Practice6
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)5
General Surgery3
Hematology/Oncology3
12 other specialties18

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 90
Elizabeth Odil, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1083105423
2373 G RD STE 280
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-9340
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Annette Johnson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033195920
1060 ORCHARD AVE SUITE N
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 256-6345
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 mi
Yumi Lee, MD
Infectious Disease
NPI 1306270004
2020 N 12TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-9340
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 mi
Charles Nowak, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1679564058
2020 N 12TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 644-4220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 mi
Richard Zogala, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1962842955
603 28 1/4 RD
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 644-3840
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Rohn Mccune, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1659697019
2021 N 12TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-0920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Alan Sander, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1730163841
2021 N 12TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-0920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Zebulon Friedly, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1649703042
603 28 1/4 RD
Grand Jct, CO 81506
(970) 298-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Richard Doyle, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1942252275
603 28 1/4 RD
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 263-2600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Andrea Liggett, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1629510979
603 28 1/4 RD
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 263-2600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Tiffany Wyatt, DO
Internal Medicine
NPI 1326622820
607 28 1/4 RD
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Randall Coffey, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1437193679
607 28 1/4 RD
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
David Johansen, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1114248465
607 28 1/4 RD
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Florian Seeberger, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1356464325
607 28 1/4 RD
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Krista Kolkovich, MSN APRN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1619657376
2333 N 6TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 200-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.7 mi
Richard Garmany, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1962446302
2643 PATTERSON RD SUITE 605
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 244-2482
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.8 mi
Enrique Orellana, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1689921603
2643 PATTERSON RD SUITE 605
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 244-2482
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.8 mi
Elizabeth Crawford, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780070722
3150 N 12TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-1220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Mark Twardowski, DO
Internal Medicine
NPI 1437118387
743 HORIZON CT SUITE 100
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 241-7600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
James Sheller, ACNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154915346
2503 FORESIGHT CIR UNIT B
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(906) 644-4030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
See all 90 clinicians

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

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 Colorado West Healthcare System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Colorado West Healthcare System is 1497723407. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2006. The provider is doing business as Community Hospital.

Where is Colorado West Healthcare System located?

Colorado West Healthcare System is located at 2351 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505. The listed phone number is (970) 242-0920.

What is Colorado West Healthcare System's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.

Is Colorado West Healthcare System enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Colorado West Healthcare System is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Colorado West Healthcare System's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Colorado, Hospital) is due for revalidation by November 30, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Colorado West Healthcare System?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 90 clinicians in 20 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Colorado West Healthcare System. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (17), Neurology (15) and Emergency Medicine (14). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 50 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Colorado West Healthcare System accept?

Health plans from University of Utah Health Plans and WellSense Health Plan list Colorado West Healthcare System 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 Colorado West Healthcare System was last updated on January 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.