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Active NPI 1679548085 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Kjelgaard , MD

Anesthesiology • Denver, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Kjelgaard, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Denver, CO. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 2001, Dr. Kjelgaard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 455 SHERMAN ST.

Dr. Kjelgaard is affiliated with Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement, anesthesia for lens surgery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

455 Sherman St
Ste 510

Denver, CO 802034400

Telephone 3033776825
Fax 3037800787
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Children's Anesthesia, P.c. Facility NPI 1194792036

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Denver, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +3.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
238 Specialists

Practicing in Denver, CO (1245 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
92.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kjelgaard (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Denver Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
28 28 $1217.04 $91.57
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
27 27 $2898.33 $248.13
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
22 22 $1463.18 $112.12
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity
14 13 $2315.14 $190.03
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
14 14 $1324.07 $100.14
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
12 11 $1351.00 $56.26
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement
11 11 $2986.91 $251.52
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
11 11 $1402.64 $110.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-11
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CO 43738

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
35724765 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc

8101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 802307195

Phone: 3033449090

Secondary Practice Locations

8101 E Lowry Blvd Ste 120

Denver, CO 802307195

Phone: 3039094157

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003893298

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Gregory Hopkins , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013066646

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1023094430

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1033196175

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1033256318

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stacy Cason , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1093857336

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 03, 2017

Registered at 8000 E MAPLEWOOD AVE, STE 200, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 801114727 (Tel: 3033776825)

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Updated Practice Location August 03, 2017

Registered at 455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510, DENVER, CO 802034400 (Tel: 3033776825)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 03, 2017

Recorded as ERIC KJELGAARD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2017

Anesthesiology (License #43738 in CO)

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 18, 2013

Registered at 455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510, DENVER, CO 802034400 (Tel: 3033776825)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2013

Registered at 455 SHERMAN ST, STE 510, DENVER, CO 802034400 (Tel: 3033776825)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2013

Recorded as ERIC KJELGAARD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2013

Anesthesiology (License #43738 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679548085
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 20, 2006
Last Update: March 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8000 E Maplewood Ave, Ste 200

Greenwood Village, CO 801114727

Phone: 3033776825

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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