Michelle Sommer, MD
Michelle Sommer is a Family Medicine specialist based in Montrose, CO with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michelle Sommer, MD has practiced family medicine for 9+ years, working in independent practice. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 452dNPPES updated 2025-02-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1550 E Niagara Rd, Montrose, CO 81401-5027
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.9%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
73
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
144
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,511
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $173k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Michelle Sommer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 24, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 2017)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390322
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Michelle Sommer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Sommer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Montrose 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 Michelle Sommer
Dr. Sommer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Montrose, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 497-4921.
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 Michelle Sommer
Practice Location
1550 E Niagara Rd, Montrose, CO 81401-5027
Mailing Address
1550 E Niagara Rd, Montrose, CO 81401-5027
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