DR. NELU DANIEL COJANU MD
NPI 1629260161
Hospitalist in Lakewood, CO

Active since August 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
11600 W 2ND PL, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228(720) 321-0000(720) 321-1759 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2023, Jan 25, 2023, Oct 26, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Nelu Daniel Cojanu Md NPPES

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

DR. NELU DANIEL COJANU MD (NPI 1629260161) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lakewood, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (CDRH.0051390) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629260161
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NELU DANIEL COJANUCredential: MD
Location Address11600 W 2ND PLLakewood, CO 80228-1527
Mailing Address11600 W 2nd PlLakewood, CO 80228-1527 · (720) 321-0000 · Fax (720) 321-1759
Fax(720) 321-1759
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2023
NPI 1629260161 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 · CDRH.0051390
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 ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License CDRH.0051390 (CO)
11600 W 2ND PL, Lakewood, CO 80228

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid75834774CO

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

Dr. Nelu Daniel Cojanu 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 ID7810086105
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121108000464
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.

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.
226 services14 patients
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.
147 services42 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.
82 services29 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.
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
$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.

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

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
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$22.28 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
2 suppliers35 claims35 services$70.17 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.

Hospitalist
11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Emergency Medicine
11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Hospitalist
11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Anesthesiology
11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Anesthesiology
11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
11600 W 2ND PL
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 Nelu Cojanu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nelu Cojanu is 1629260161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2007.

Where is Nelu Cojanu located?

Nelu Cojanu practices at 11600 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228. The listed phone number is (720) 321-0000.

What is Nelu Cojanu's specialty?

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

Is Nelu Cojanu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nelu Cojanu 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 Nelu Cojanu accept?

Health plans from Medica list Nelu Cojanu 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 Nelu Cojanu was last updated on March 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.