David Nowels, MD
NPI 1316052392 · Family Medicine Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Nowels, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1316052392).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316052392
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26598 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
220 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician OrG2212 | 109 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 61 | $180 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 29 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 21 | $215 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$215 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 38 | 15 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 29 | — |
| Fentanyl | 21 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 20 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 18 | — |
| Alprazolam | 15 | — |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3055 Roslyn StDenver, CO 80238-3323Phone: (720) 848-9000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2026-03-17
- Certified
- 2026-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Nowels's NPI number?
- David Nowels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316052392, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Nowels's specialty?
- David Nowels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Nowels located?
- David Nowels's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is David Nowels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Nowels is (720) 848-0000.
- Does David Nowels accept Medicare?
- David Nowels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Nowels's NPI active?
- Yes — David Nowels's NPI (1316052392) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.