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Active NPI 1508508177 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Michaela Zapata

Physician Assistant • La Junta, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Michaela Zapata is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in La Junta, CO. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2024, Michaela Zapata delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1012 BELMONT AVE.

Michaela Zapata maintains professional affiliations with Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc., Peak Vista Community Health Centers and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1012 Belmont Ave

La Junta, CO 81050

Telephone 7193835500
Fax 7193836533
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in La Junta, CO

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -10.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.7 Yrs
State Avg: 13.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in La Junta, CO (3810 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Zapata (2 Years) 2 Yrs
La Junta Specialty Average (12.7 Years) 12.7 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-04
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CO 8825

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

1012 Belmont Ave, La Junta, CO 810502101

Phone: 7193835900

Peak Vista Community Health Centers

3207 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 809175100

Peak Vista Community Health Centers

3205 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 809175152

Phone: 7193446331

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners
Jill Hollar

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1093173833
Kali Mendoza-Werner , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1205826013

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Ron Peterson , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1245220086

Family Nurse Practitioner

Robert Holstead , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1255332375

Physician Assistant

NPI 1285554055

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Erina Rader , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1386503332

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 08, 2024

Registered at 1012 BELMONT AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050 (Tel: 7193835500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 08, 2024

Registered at 128 MARKET STREET, ALAMOSA, CO 81101 (Tel: 7195871060)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2024

Physician Assistant (License #8825 in CO)

NPI Profile Active April 12, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2022

Registered at 1430 W FOLLEY ST, CHANDLER, AZ 852247513 (Tel: 6024817237)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2022

Registered at 1430 W FOLLEY ST, CHANDLER, AZ 852247513

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2022

Recorded as MICHAELA ZAPATA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 12, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508508177
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 12, 2022
Last Update: October 08, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

128 Market Street

Alamosa, CO 81101

Phone: 7195871060

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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