Erik Stites, MD
NPI 1407170244 · Nephrology Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Stites, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1407170244).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407170244
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
236 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 123 | $139 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 84 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 29 | $171 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $116–$171 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 125 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 76 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 67 | 28 |
| Carvedilol | 43 | 13 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 30 | 13 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 28 | 12 |
| Tacrolimus | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2535 S Downing St Ste 380Denver, CO 80210-5850Phone: (303) 778-5797
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-23
- Last updated
- 2024-07-16
- Certified
- 2024-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Stites's NPI number?
- Erik Stites's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407170244, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Stites's specialty?
- Erik Stites is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erik Stites located?
- Erik Stites's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is Erik Stites's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Stites is (720) 848-0000.
- Does Erik Stites accept Medicare?
- Erik Stites is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Stites's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Stites's NPI (1407170244) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.