Quick answers
- Does Shannon M. Tapia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shannon M. Tapia 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 Shannon M. Tapia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 190 Original Medicare patients and 798 services for Shannon M. Tapia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shannon M. Tapia's NPI number?
- 1851610406. 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 Shannon M. Tapia, 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 | 190 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 798 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 86 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)132 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)126 services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)114 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)86 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)81 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 pressure68%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia64%
- High cholesterol53%
- Arthritis53%
- Depression50%
- Anxiety42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shannon M. Tapia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 999 17th St, Suite 500Denver, CO 80202 (720) 355‑0539
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shannon M. Tapia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meadows Family Medical Center Inc62 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
Other geriatricians in Denver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denver, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meadows Family Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851610406 |
| 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