Ernesto Herfter, MD
NPI 1659325710 · Family Medicine Physician · Denver, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Herfter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Denver, CO (NPI 1659325710).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659325710
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2006-0704 (NM)
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
20 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
390 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 224 | $92 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 58 | $61 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 30 | $33 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 25 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 21 | $115 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 377 | 114 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 207 | 59 |
| Metformin Hcl | 176 | 46 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 168 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 165 | 42 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 163 | 53 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-20
- Last updated
- 2015-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Herfter's NPI number?
- Ernesto Herfter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659325710, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Herfter's specialty?
- Ernesto Herfter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Herfter located?
- Ernesto Herfter's practice location on file with NPPES is 950 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80210-7009.
- What is Ernesto Herfter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Herfter is (303) 649-3200.
- Does Ernesto Herfter accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Herfter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Herfter's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Herfter's NPI (1659325710) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.