Quick answers
- Does Paul V. Connaughton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul V. Connaughton 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 Paul V. Connaughton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,832 Original Medicare patients and 11,709 services for Paul V. Connaughton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul V. Connaughton's NPI number?
- 1639154123. 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 Paul V. Connaughton, 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 | 1,832 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,709 |
| Different services or procedures | 209 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)8,415 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)312 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)176 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)154 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)113 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Paul V. Connaughton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul V. Connaughton 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.
- San Luis Valley Health Conejos County HospitalLa Jara, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 061308
- San Luis Valley Regional Medical CenterAlamosa, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060008
- Uch-Memorial Health SystemColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060022
- UCHealth Grandview HospitalColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060130
- UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional HospitalWoodland Park, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061326
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul V. Connaughton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 Blanca AveAlamosa, CO 81101 (719) 589‑2511
- 1400 E Boulder St, Memorial Hospital CentralColorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 365‑5120
- 19021 US Hwy 285La Jara, CO 81140 (719) 274‑5121
- 5818 N Nevada AveColorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 365‑7480
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul V. Connaughton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UCHealth Imaging Services LLC258 clinicians in the group
- Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley150 clinicians in the group
- Radiology and Imaging Consultants PC45 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Alamosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alamosa, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UCHealth Imaging Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639154123 |
| 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