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KATHRYN ECHOLS M.D.
NPI 1629334594
Dermatology in Salida, CO

Active since April 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2020, Oct 17, 2018, Oct 9, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kathryn Echols M.d. NPPES

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

KATHRYN ECHOLS M.D. (NPI 1629334594) is an individual dermatology provider in Salida, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR57799) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629334594
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN ECHOLSCredential: M.D.
Location Address925 RUSH DRSalida, CO 81201-9665
Mailing AddressPo Box 849Salida, CO 81201-0849 · (719) 539-4600
Phone(719) 539-4600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2020
✔ NPI 1629334594 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR57799
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Also ListedDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X · License DR57799 (CO)
Also ListedDermatology · DermatopathologyTaxonomy 207ND0900X · License DR57799 (CO)
Also ListedDermatology · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X · License DR57799 (CO)
925 RUSH DR, Salida, CO 81201
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kathryn Echols 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 ID143519918
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170613001130
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kathryn Echols reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Salida Hospital District
Same address
Internal Medicine
1000 RUSH DR
Salida, CO 81201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1730258971 (Colorado)
  • 206 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972778272 (719) 530-2231
St. Vincent General Hospital District
44 mi
Critical Access
816 W 4TH ST
Leadville, CO 80461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457315152 (719) 486-0230
Valley Citizens' Foundation For Health Care Inc
67 mi
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
310 COUNTY ROAD 14
Del Norte, CO 81132
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1396783981 (Colorado)
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720181225 (719) 657-2510

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81201 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CENTRAL COLORADO DERMATOLOGY, P.C.
Dermatology
925 RUSH DR
SALIDA, CO 81201
Chaffee County (719) 539-4600
DR. ANTHONY LOUIS TIMKO M.D.
Dermatology
925 RUSH DR, CENTRAL COLORADO DERMATOLOGY
SALIDA, CO 81201
Chaffee County (719) 539-4600
DR. JEANIE HEE-KYUNG CHUNG M.D., PHD
Dermatology
925 RUSH DR
SALIDA, CO 81201
Chaffee County (719) 539-4600

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 Kathryn Echols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Echols is 1629334594. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2012.

Where is Kathryn Echols located?

Kathryn Echols practices at 925 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201. The listed phone number is (719) 539-4600.

What is Kathryn Echols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Kathryn Echols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn Echols 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kathryn Echols's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Echols reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Salida Hospital District (Salida, CO), St. Vincent General Hospital District (Leadville, CO) and Valley Citizens' Foundation For Health Care Inc (Del Norte, CO). Each 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 Kathryn Echols's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Echols was last updated on November 3, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.