Colorado recorded 5 physician NPI deactivations in the latest weekly update from the federal NPPES registry, representing 3% of the national total for physicians. These deactivations, which are administrative status changes within the registry, included 3 individual providers and 2 organizations, reflecting shifts in the state's registered healthcare workforce.
Specialty and Credential Breakdown
Among the deactivated NPIs, Obstetrics & Gynecology accounted for 2 records, comprising 40% of the total deactivations. Other specialties impacted included Gastroenterology, Psychiatry, and Family Medicine, each with 1 deactivation, representing 20% of the total. This distribution indicates deactivations across a range of distinct medical specialties this week, rather than a concentration in a single area.
Geographic Distribution of Deactivations
Geographically, the city of Denver recorded 2 deactivations. The communities of Littleton, Lone Tree, and Eagle each saw 1 deactivation. This pattern of deactivations, with a notable presence in the state capital and surrounding areas, generally aligns with Colorado's major population centers.
NPI deactivations are administrative status changes in the federal registry. These changes do not inherently indicate a license action or that a provider has ceased practicing, but rather reflect an update to their NPI record status.
