Quick answers
- Does Irving Z. Basanez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Irving Z. Basanez 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 Irving Z. Basanez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 204 Original Medicare patients and 485 services for Irving Z. Basanez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Irving Z. Basanez's NPI number?
- 1740546894. 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 Irving Z. Basanez, 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 | 204 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 485 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)133 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)66 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)60 services
- Exam of ear using a microscope (92504)34 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)33 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety23%
- Depression22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Irving Z. Basanez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 280 Exempla Circle, Kaiser Permanente Rock Creek MedicaLafayette, CO 80026 (303) 338‑4545
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Irving Z. Basanez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC1,327 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740546894 |
| 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