Kurt Papenfus, M.D.
NPI 1194842930 · General Acute Care Hospital · Cheyenne Wells, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kurt Papenfus, M.D. is a General Acute Care Hospital provider in Cheyenne Wells, CO (NPI 1194842930).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194842930
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Acute Care HospitalHospitals
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- CO28294 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Hospitals
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
125 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 110 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $127 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$127 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 92 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 77 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 68 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 61 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 | 11 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-25
- Last updated
- 2014-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kurt Papenfus's NPI number?
- Kurt Papenfus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194842930, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kurt Papenfus's specialty?
- Kurt Papenfus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Acute Care Hospital (Hospitals).
- Where is Kurt Papenfus located?
- Kurt Papenfus's practice location on file with NPPES is 602 N 6th Street West, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810-0578.
- What is Kurt Papenfus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kurt Papenfus is (719) 767-5669.
- Does Kurt Papenfus accept Medicare?
- Kurt Papenfus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kurt Papenfus's NPI active?
- Yes — Kurt Papenfus's NPI (1194842930) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.