Rachel Pienknagura, PA-C
Rachel Pienknagura is a Physician Assistant based in Littleton, CO with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rachel Pienknagura, PA-C practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Littleton, CO. With 7+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Littleton area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 592dNPPES updated 2024-10-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
22 W Dry Creek Cir, Littleton, CO 80120-4413
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.09%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
≈ Same as national average
5.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.7%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
208
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
260
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
923
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $65k
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 Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$51 received from industry
2 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 Rachel Pienknagura's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 7, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
7951 E Maplewood Ave Ste 350, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4758
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391309
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Rachel Pienknagura
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rachel Pienknagura for follow-up consultations, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Littleton 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 Rachel Pienknagura
Dr. Pienknagura is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Littleton, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 730-4700.
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 Rachel Pienknagura
Practice Location
22 W Dry Creek Cir, Littleton, CO 80120-4413
Mailing Address
7951 E Maplewood Ave Ste 350, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4758
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