Karl Pennau, DDS
NPI 1528299153 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Colorado Springs, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karl Pennau, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Colorado Springs, CO (NPI 1528299153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528299153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DEN.00201814 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 225 | 171 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 162 | 145 |
| Azithromycin | 46 | 34 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 28 | 21 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 24 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 14 |
| Dexamethasone | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$443 across 20 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
- 2009-07-30
- Last updated
- 2013-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karl Pennau's NPI number?
- Karl Pennau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528299153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karl Pennau's specialty?
- Karl Pennau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Karl Pennau located?
- Karl Pennau's practice location on file with NPPES is 5745 Erindale Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918-8926.
- What is Karl Pennau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karl Pennau is (719) 473-2650.
- Does Karl Pennau accept Medicare?
- Karl Pennau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karl Pennau's NPI active?
- Yes — Karl Pennau's NPI (1528299153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.