Dr David J Columbus, DO - Medicare Interventional Pain Management in Loveland, CO

Dr David J Columbus, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in Loveland, Colorado. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Interventional Pain Management. He is a member of the group practice Poudre Valley Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Ste 2200, Loveland, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 203-7000.

Dr David J Columbus is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 49281) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1548237969.

Contact Information

Dr David J Columbus, DO
2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Ste 2200,
Loveland, CO 80538-9004
(970) 203-7000
(970) 203-7055

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David J Columbus
GenderMale
SpecialityInterventional Pain Management
Experience36 Years
Location2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Loveland, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David J Columbus attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548237969
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/23/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719885409
  • Enrollment ID: I20110708000495

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David J Columbus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548237969NPI-NPPES
52650758MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 49281 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical Center Of The RockiesLoveland, COHospital
Poudre Valley HospitalFort collins, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Poudre Valley Medical Group Llc96382085491607

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr David J Columbus allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePoudre Valley Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366763260
PECOS PAC ID: 9638208549
Enrollment ID: O20100602000122

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David J Columbus is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David J Columbus, DO
2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Ste 2200,
Loveland, CO 80538-9004

Ph: (970) 203-7000
Dr David J Columbus, DO
2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Ste 2200,
Loveland, CO 80538-9004

Ph: (970) 203-7000

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