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Dermatology

Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura, MD

Sees patients in Colorado Springs, CO · Pueblo, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura, MD is a dermatologist at 1975 Research Pkwy, Suite 165, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Phone: (719) 574-0310. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura had 426 Original Medicare patients and 2,898 services. NPI 1669442422. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 1975 Research Pkwy, Suite 165, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (719) 574‑0310
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Skin Cancer and Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs, P.C.
  • Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura, 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 Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura 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 Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 426 Original Medicare patients and 2,898 services for Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura's NPI number?
1669442422. 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 Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura, 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 patients426
Services billed to Medicare2,898
Different services or procedures57
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,461 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)353 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)342 services
  4. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)132 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)108 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 cholesterol68%
  • High blood pressure58%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes19%
  • Osteoporosis18%
  • Ischemic heart disease17%

Practice locations

Addresses where Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Krystal J. Holderness Nakamura as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Skin Cancer and Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs, P.C.7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Colorado Springs

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

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Other clinicians in Skin Cancer and Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs, P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669442422
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Sources

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