Quick answers
- Does Edward R. Ashwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Edward R. Ashwood may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Edward R. Ashwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,301 Original Medicare patients and 2,659 services for Edward R. Ashwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward R. Ashwood's NPI number?
- 1700976339. 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 Edward R. Ashwood, 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 | 1,301 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,659 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)1,588 services
- Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) (86334)729 services
- Protein measurement, body fluid (84166)195 services
- Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration (86335)147 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis56%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Edward R. Ashwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward R. Ashwood 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.
- Medical Center of the RockiesLoveland, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060119
- Poudre Valley HospitalFort Collins, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060010
- Uch-Memorial Health SystemColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060022
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch HospitalHighlands Ranch, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060132
- University of Colorado Hospital AuthorityAurora, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060024
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward R. Ashwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PO Box, Suite 110429Aurora, CO 80042
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Aurora
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700976339 |
| 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