Clara Epstein, MD, FICS
NPI 1780806745 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Westcliffe, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clara Epstein, MD, FICS is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Westcliffe, CO (NPI 1780806745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780806745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, FICS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A76471 (CA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
75 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 59 | $181 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 16 | $221 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $181–$221 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2023-12-29
- Certified
- 2023-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clara Epstein's NPI number?
- Clara Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780806745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clara Epstein's specialty?
- Clara Epstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clara Epstein located?
- Clara Epstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Main St, Westcliffe, CO 81252-9468.
- What is Clara Epstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clara Epstein is (303) 800-9129.
- Does Clara Epstein accept Medicare?
- Clara Epstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clara Epstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Clara Epstein's NPI (1780806745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.