Smarika Sapkota, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Smarika Sapkota is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Denver, CO with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(303) 388-4461Denver, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Smarika Sapkota, MD practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Denver, CO. She graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

1 of 60 Internal Medicine providers in COSee all Internal Medicine in Denver15+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 138dNPPES updated 2026-01-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206-2762

Fax: (303) 398-1211
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

20

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

37

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

130

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $40k

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
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
70%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$380 received from industry

12 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 Smarika Sapkota'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 · 2011

    University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora

  2. Board certified · Jan 7, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (Class of 2011)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 391314

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Smarika Sapkota

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Smarika Sapkota for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Denver 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 Smarika Sapkota

Dr. Sapkota is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Denver, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 388-4461.

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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