David S Kukafka, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
With over 37 years in internal medicine, David S Kukafka, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Loveland. Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 4838dNPPES updated 2013-02-05 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1900 Boise Ave Suite 220, Loveland, CO 80538-5004
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better70.9%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
645
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
192
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,114
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $188k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$268 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to David S Kukafka's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390304
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With David S Kukafka
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David S Kukafka for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Loveland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David S Kukafka
NPI records show Dr. Kukafka as active with telehealth listed in Loveland, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 203-2120.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David S Kukafka
Practice Location
1900 Boise Ave Suite 220, Loveland, CO 80538-5004
Mailing Address
1900 Boise Ave Suite 220, Loveland, CO 80538-5004
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