David Nowels, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine

David Nowels is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Denver, CO with over 43 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(720) 848-9000Denver, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

David Nowels, MD has been part of the Denver medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 10 Internal Medicine providers in COSee all Internal Medicine in Denver43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2121dNPPES updated 2020-08-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3055 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238-3323

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)45%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+24%)45%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+13%)35%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver

  2. Board certified · Aug 3, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207RH0002X

Education & Training

University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 1983)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With David Nowels

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with David Nowels for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Denver required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about David Nowels

NPI records show Dr. Nowels as active with telehealth listed in Denver, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 848-9000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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