Paula Kadison, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Paula Kadison is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Aspen, CO with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Paula Kadison, M.D. runs an independent internist practice in Aspen, CO. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 337 Internal Medicine providers in COSee all Internal Medicine in Aspen43+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2636dNPPES updated 2019-03-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 E Main St Ste 2, Aspen, CO 81611-1780

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.89%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

1.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

114

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

115

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,534

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $186k

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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-36%)34%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-36%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+9%)27%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$120 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

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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 Paula Kadison'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 · 1983

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1983)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 391306

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Paula Kadison

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Paula Kadison for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Aspen 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 Paula Kadison

NPI records show Dr. Kadison as active with telehealth listed in Aspen, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 379-1240.

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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