DR. RICHARD G LOVATO M.D.
NPI 1598727166
Surgery in Lakewood, CO

Active since April 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
11700 W 2ND PL, SUITE 210, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228(720) 321-8080(720) 321-8081 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard G Lovato M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD G LOVATO M.D. (NPI 1598727166) is an individual surgery provider in Lakewood, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0053861) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598727166
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD G LOVATOCredential: M.D.
Location Address11700 W 2ND PL, SUITE 210Lakewood, CO 80228-1704
Mailing Address11700 W 2nd Pl, Suite 210Lakewood, CO 80228-1704 · (720) 321-8080 · Fax (720) 321-8081
Fax(720) 321-8081
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New Mexico School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2015
NPI 1598727166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in CO · DR.0053861
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 99-251 (NM)
11700 W 2ND PL, Lakewood, CO 80228

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPIN358792YMMWCO
Other020043552NM · Palmettorailroadmedicare
Medicaid18605737CO
OtherNM004880NM · Bluecrossblueshield
Medicare UPING96447NM
MedicaidZ6086NM

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. Richard G Lovato 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 ID3678759677
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140820002167
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 4

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
51 services51 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
20 services18 patients
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 49650
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to repair a hernia in the groin area. The surgeon makes small incisions, inserts the endoscope, and uses special tools to fix the hernia. This minimally invasive technique often results in quicker recovery times.
19 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
12 services11 patients

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
$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
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

88.22/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.96
Promoting Interoperability81
Improvement Activities40

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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
11700 W 2ND PL, SUITE 280
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
11700 W 2ND PL, ST ANTHONY MEDICAL PLAZA 2, SUITE 280
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
11700 W 2ND PL, SUITE 350
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
11700 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
11700 W 2ND PL, STE 325
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Audiologist
11700 W 2ND PL, SUITE 435
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
11700 W 2ND PL, MOB 2 STE 210
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
11700 W 2ND PL, SUITE 280
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 Richard Lovato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Lovato is 1598727166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2006.

Where is Richard Lovato located?

Richard Lovato practices at 11700 W 2nd Pl Suite 210, Lakewood, CO 80228. The listed phone number is (720) 321-8080.

What is Richard Lovato's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Richard Lovato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Lovato 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Lovato was last updated on June 26, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.