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RICHARD S. CARSTENS M.D.
NPI 1801832712
Anesthesiology in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since June 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909(719) 365-6999(719) 365-2837 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2025, Aug 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Richard S. Carstens M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD S. CARSTENS M.D. (NPI 1801832712) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Wisconsin (37421) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Loves Park.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801832712
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD S. CARSTENSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Mailing Address2160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153-3328 · (708) 216-9000
Phone(719) 365-6999
Fax(719) 365-2837
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1801832712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 37421✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0033964✔ Licensed in IL · 036-092284
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.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 33964 (CO)
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12202 Harlem RoadLoves Park, IL 61111-2754 · Phone (815) 877-4848 · Fax (815) 654-5342

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1801832712WI
Medicaid036092284IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard S. Carstens M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Carstens reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, LLC
603 mi
Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD STE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 735 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962822395 (817) 583-7421
Cgh Medical Center
822 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
100 E LE FEVRE RD
Sterling, IL 61081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902854623 (815) 625-0400
Windy City Anesthesia PC
913 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
21120 WASHINGTON PKWY
Frankfort, IL 60423
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 164 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932248622 (847) 691-9080
North American Partners In Anesthesia (illinois), LLC
921 mi
Anesthesiology
3 ERIE CT
Oak Park, IL 60302
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 826 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699032524 (315) 413-5229

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
11 services11 patients

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.

DR. GAELEN ROYCE HORNE D.O.
Anesthesiology
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 365-6999
DR. ROHAN KHURANA M.D.
Internal Medicine
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 365-1292
DR. MELISSA CARY-JACOBS SCHMOEKEL D.O
Anesthesiology
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 365-6999
AUDREY SONIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 365-6999
JUANA LOPEZ CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 365-6999
DR. VINCENT NICHOLAS SMITH M.D.
Anesthesiology
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (179) 365-6999
ADAM D BLISS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 365-5000
ALAINA WIRT AGCNS-BC
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 2508
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 365-5937

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 Carstens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Carstens is 1801832712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2006.

Where is Richard Carstens located?

Richard Carstens practices at 1400 E Boulder St Ste 2508, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. The listed phone number is (719) 365-6999.

What is Richard Carstens's specialty?

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

Is Richard Carstens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Carstens is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Carstens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Carstens reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, LLC (Arlington, TX), Cgh Medical Center (Sterling, IL), Windy City Anesthesia PC (Frankfort, IL) and North American Partners In Anesthesia (illinois), LLC (Oak Park, IL). 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 Richard Carstens'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 Richard Carstens was last updated on May 12, 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.