Joseph Thelen, MD
NPI 1528521721 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Fort Collins, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Thelen, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Fort Collins, CO (NPI 1528521721).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528521721
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36692 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure28% of score
7 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
208 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 122 | $9 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 19 | $39 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 19 | $85 |
| Imaging for Evaluation of Swallowing Function74230 | 17 | $25 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 16 | $8 |
| Single Contrast X-Ray of Esophagus74220 | 15 | $27 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$85 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-13
- Last updated
- 2025-07-14
- Certified
- 2025-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Thelen's NPI number?
- Joseph Thelen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528521721, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Thelen's specialty?
- Joseph Thelen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Thelen located?
- Joseph Thelen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524-3929.
- What is Joseph Thelen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Thelen is (970) 484-4757.
- Does Joseph Thelen accept Medicare?
- Joseph Thelen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Thelen's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Thelen's NPI (1528521721) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.