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Edit this profileWhere to find Crystal J. Erickson, MD
- Colorado Springs location main office
525 Bob Peters Grv Ste 302, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 - Portland location
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
About Dr. Erickson
Crystal J. Erickson, MD practices thoracic surgery in Colorado Springs, CO. Crystal is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, Crystal cared for 136 Medicare patients across 140 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487863700.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (719) 365-5445
- Email not available
Practice Locations
525 BOB PETERS GRV STE 302
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
140 services · 136 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope | Procedure | 43282 |
22 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Removal of chest cavity lining and lung lining using an endoscope | Procedure | 32652 |
15 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
33 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
16 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other thoracic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgeons in Colorado Springs 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Erickson?
Dr. Erickson is a thoracic surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Erickson's address?
Dr. Erickson is listed at 525 Bob Peters Grv Ste 302, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Erickson?
The number on file is (719) 365-5445. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Erickson's NPI number?
Dr. Erickson's National Provider Identifier is 1487863700. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Erickson train?
Dr. Erickson attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Erickson been practicing?
Dr. Erickson has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Erickson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Erickson performs procedures including repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope, removal of chest cavity lining and lung lining using an endoscope and removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Erickson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Erickson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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