2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1821018318 MD
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KURT WHITAKER, MD

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in LAFAYETTE, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
23
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394

What the federal data shows

KURT WHITAKER, MD filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in LAFAYETTE, Colorado.

23
Part D claims, 2023

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KURT WHITAKER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

23 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KURT WHITAKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KURT WHITAKER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2006

NPI 1821018318

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Colorado

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KURT WHITAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 641 CHEYENNE DR, LAFAYETTE, CO, 80026, with a listed phone of (303) 929-1910. NPI 1821018318 was issued on 07/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHITAKER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $968 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

641 CHEYENNE DR
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026

Provider Details

NPI 1821018318
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

23
Total Claims
$968
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40
Total Day Supply
1,075
Generic Drug Cost
$365

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How KURT WHITAKER, MD fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

KURT WHITAKER, MD's 23 claims are below the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WHITAKER.

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KURT WHITAKER, MD's specialty?
KURT WHITAKER, MD specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in LAFAYETTE, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does KURT WHITAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KURT WHITAKER, MD wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $968 in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is KURT WHITAKER, MD located?
KURT WHITAKER, MD is located at 641 CHEYENNE DR, LAFAYETTE, CO, 80026. Phone: (303) 929-1910.
What is KURT WHITAKER, MD's NPI number?
KURT WHITAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821018318, issued on 07/20/2006.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KURT WHITAKER, MD accept Medicare?
KURT WHITAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KURT WHITAKER, MD's credentials?
KURT WHITAKER, MD's NPI is 1821018318 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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