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Family Practice

Paul W. Fonken, MD

Works at hospitals in Estes Park, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Paul W. Fonken, MD is a family doctor at 555 Prospect Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul W. Fonken had 23 Original Medicare patients and 66 services. NPI 1831153345. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 555 Prospect Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517 · Directions
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Estes Park Medical Center
  • Medical school: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul W. Fonken, 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 Paul W. Fonken accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Paul W. Fonken may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Paul W. Fonken see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 66 services for Paul W. Fonken. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul W. Fonken's NPI number?
1831153345. 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 Paul W. Fonken, 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 patients23
Services billed to Medicare66
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients84

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)31 services
  2. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)13 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%
  • Arthritis61%

Hospitals where Paul W. Fonken works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul W. Fonken 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul W. Fonken is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 555 Prospect AveEstes Park, CO 80517

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Estes Park

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Estes Park, CO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831153345
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians