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Anesthesiology

Katharine Heffner, MD

Works at hospitals in Colorado Springs, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Katharine Heffner, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1400 E Boulder St, Suite 2508, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Phone: (719) 365-6999. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Katharine Heffner had 138 Original Medicare patients and 160 services. NPI 1609337542. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katharine Heffner, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Katharine Heffner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katharine Heffner 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 Katharine Heffner see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 160 services for Katharine Heffner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Katharine Heffner's NPI number?
1609337542. 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 Katharine Heffner, 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 patients138
Services billed to Medicare160
Different services or procedures55
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)11 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Atrial fibrillation33%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%

Hospitals where Katharine Heffner works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katharine Heffner 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Katharine Heffner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katharine Heffner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC2,440 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Colorado Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado Springs, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609337542
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians