David Kukafka, M.D.
NPI 1255301180 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Loveland, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Kukafka, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Loveland, CO (NPI 1255301180).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255301180
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35972 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
928 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 263 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 187 | $89 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, Airflow, and Effort95806 | 110 | $80 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 95 | $118 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 93 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 155 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 100 | 25 |
| Modafinil | 61 | 11 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 61 | 17 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 58 | 13 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 50 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$268 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-24
- Last updated
- 2013-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Kukafka's NPI number?
- David Kukafka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255301180, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Kukafka's specialty?
- David Kukafka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Kukafka located?
- David Kukafka's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 Boise Ave, Loveland, CO 80538-5004.
- What is David Kukafka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Kukafka is (970) 203-2120.
- Does David Kukafka accept Medicare?
- David Kukafka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Kukafka's NPI active?
- Yes — David Kukafka's NPI (1255301180) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.