Dolores M Snell, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Dolores M Snell is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Glenwood Springs, CO with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(970) 945-0253Glenwood Springs, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Dolores M Snell, PA-C has been part of the Glenwood Springs medical community since 2008 in group practice. A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine graduate since 2008, she brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 182 Physician Assistant providers in COSee all Physician Assistant in Glenwood Springs18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 738dNPPES updated 2024-05-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1830 Blake Ave Ste 102, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-4215

Fax: (970) 945-0253
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.88%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

2.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.5%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Better than 80% of reporting doctors in Colorado

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

287

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

283

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,468

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $169k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+12%)30%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)25%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$202 received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Dolores M Snell's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2008

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. Board certified · May 15, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 2008)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1830 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-4275

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 391306

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Virtual Medical Care With Dolores M Snell

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Dolores M Snell for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Glenwood Springs 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 Dolores M Snell

NPI records show Dr. Snell as active with telehealth listed in Glenwood Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 945-0253.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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