Quick answers
- Does Kathleen B. Elmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen B. Elmer 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 Kathleen B. Elmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 436 Original Medicare patients and 2,781 services for Kathleen B. Elmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen B. Elmer's NPI number?
- 1992863518. 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 Kathleen B. Elmer, 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 | 436 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,781 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)759 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)382 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)325 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)220 services
- Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery (77401)199 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Diabetes20%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Kathleen B. Elmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen B. Elmer 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.
- Uch-Memorial Health SystemColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060022
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen B. Elmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1220 Lake Plaza DrColorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 531‑5400
- 8580 Scarborough Dr, Suite 225Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen B. Elmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rational Dermatology, PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Colorado Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado Springs, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rational Dermatology, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1992863518 |
| 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