Quick answers
- Does Laura C. Kissell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura C. Kissell 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 Laura C. Kissell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 703 Original Medicare patients and 1,496 services for Laura C. Kissell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura C. Kissell's NPI number?
- 1730130337. 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 Laura C. Kissell, 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 | 703 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,496 |
| Different services or procedures | 77 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)227 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)159 services
- Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93923)156 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)123 services
- Ultrasound of hemodialysis access (93990)112 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Laura C. Kissell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura C. Kissell 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.
- Parkview Medical Center, IncPueblo, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060020
- 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 Laura C. Kissell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 E Boulder St, Suite 600 Uchmg General and Vascular SurgeryColorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 364‑6487
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura C. Kissell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC2,440 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Colorado Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado Springs, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730130337 |
| 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