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ERIC KJELGAARD MD
NPI 1679548085
Anesthesiology in Denver, CO

Active since February 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.97/100
CMS Quality Rating
455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510, DENVER, CO 80203(303) 377-6825(303) 780-0787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2025, Aug 3, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Eric Kjelgaard Md NPPES

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

ERIC KJELGAARD MD (NPI 1679548085) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (43738) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Denver, and is a graduate of At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679548085
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameERIC KJELGAARDCredential: MD
Location Address455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510Denver, CO 80203-4400
Mailing Address8000 E Maplewood Ave, Ste 200Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4727 · (303) 377-6825 · Fax (303) 780-0787
Phone(303) 377-6825
Fax(303) 780-0787
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1679548085 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 43738
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
455 SHERMAN ST, Denver, CO 80203
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18101 E Lowry Blvd Ste 120Denver, CO 80230-7195 · Phone (303) 909-4157

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid35724765CO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Eric Kjelgaard 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 ID1759313158
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050907000343
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 8

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
14 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
14 services14 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
12 services11 patients

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.

80.97/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality65.4
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

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.

GREGORY HOPKINS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
455 SHERMAN ST, STE 5100
DENVER, CO 80203
Denver County (303) 377-6825
MICHAEL O'CALLAGHAN MD
Anesthesiology
455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510
DENVER, CO 80203
Denver County (303) 377-6825
STACY E CASON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
455 SHERMAN ST, STE. 510
DENVER, CO 80203
Denver County (303) 377-6825
ALEX CARRILLO MD
Anesthesiology
455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510
DENVER, CO 80203
Denver County (303) 377-6825
KARL P FRITZ MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510
DENVER, CO 80203
Denver County (303) 377-6825
CHILDREN'S ANESTHESIA, P.C.
Anesthesiology
455 SHERMAN ST, SUITE 510
DENVER, CO 80203
Denver County (303) 336-8304
RAFAEL S CAMPANINI M.D.
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510
DENVER, CO 80203
Denver County (303) 744-8644
DAVID DALGLEISH CRNA
Anesthesiology
455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510
DENVER, CO 80203
Denver County (303) 336-8304

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 Eric Kjelgaard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Kjelgaard is 1679548085. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2006.

Where is Eric Kjelgaard located?

Eric Kjelgaard practices at 455 Sherman St Ste 510, Denver, CO 80203. The listed phone number is (303) 377-6825.

What is Eric Kjelgaard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Eric Kjelgaard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Kjelgaard 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 Eric Kjelgaard accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Eric Kjelgaard 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 Eric Kjelgaard was last updated on March 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.