STEPHEN C ALTMIN MD
NPI 1609849991
Emergency Medicine in Fort Defiance, AZ

Q: What is Stephen Altmin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Altmin is 1609849991. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2006.

Q: What is Stephen Altmin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Altmin was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since February 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504(928) 729-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2026, Oct 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Stephen C Altmin Md NPPES

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

STEPHEN C ALTMIN MD (NPI 1609849991) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Defiance, Arizona, licensed in Colorado (39829) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centura St. Catherine Hospital-garden City, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lakewood.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609849991

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN C ALTMINCredential: MD

Location AddressCORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7Fort Defiance, AZ 86504

Mailing AddressPo Box 649Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0649 · (928) 729-8000

Phone(928) 729-8000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1609849991 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in CO · 39829

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111600 W 2nd PlLakewood, CO 80228-1527 · Phone (720) 321-4161 · Fax (720) 321-4165

Other Identifiers 8

Other20326023101Pacificare Secure Horizons

Medicaid76275329CO

OtherP00334740CO · Rr Medicare

MedicaidPENDINGNE

MedicaidZ3293UT

Medicaid200389960AKS

Medicaid122680100WY

Medicaid128190AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Molina Healthcare.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

Stephen C Altmin 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 ID941190045

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040319000856, I20171213001137

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

63 services61 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

47 services47 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

40 services39 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Centura St. Catherine Hospital-Garden City

Acute Care Hospitals · Garden City, KS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number170023

Location401 East SpruceGarden City, KS 67846 · Finney County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 86504 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

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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