Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth R. Shurnas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth R. Shurnas 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 Elizabeth R. Shurnas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 619 Original Medicare patients and 5,809 services for Elizabeth R. Shurnas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth R. Shurnas's NPI number?
- 1720180581. 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 Elizabeth R. Shurnas, 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 | 619 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,809 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,989 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)666 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)575 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)317 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)146 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Anxiety17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth R. Shurnas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 950 E Harvard Ave, Suite 440Denver, CO 80210 (303) 744‑2704
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth R. Shurnas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Dermatology of Colorado PC65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Denver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denver, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Dermatology of Colorado PC
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 | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720180581 |
| 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
- 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