Quick answers
- Does Kurt F. Papenfus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurt F. Papenfus accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kurt F. Papenfus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 174 services for Kurt F. Papenfus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kurt F. Papenfus's NPI number?
- 1194842930. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kurt F. Papenfus, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 62 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 174 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)110 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol45%
- Arthritis45%
- COPD34%
- Atrial fibrillation27%
- Heart failure24%
Hospitals where Kurt F. Papenfus works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kurt F. Papenfus at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Keefe Memorial HospitalCheyenne Wells, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061343
Practice locations
Addresses where Kurt F. Papenfus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 602 N 6th St WCheyenne Wells, CO 80810 (719) 767‑5661
- 602 N 6th St W, Keefe Memorial HospitalCheyenne Wells, CO 80810 (719) 767‑5661
- 615 W 5th St NCheyenne Wells, CO 80810 (719) 767‑5669
- PO BoxCheyenne Wells, CO 80810
- PO Box, Suite 578Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kurt F. Papenfus as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Keefe Memorial Health Service District21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Keefe Memorial Health Service District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194842930 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians