Doctor Profile

Primary Care · Family Practice

Craig R. Otteni

MD · Family Practice · Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
28374 COUNTY RD
SUITE 317
Buena Vista, CO 81211
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 13 Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
13
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

Important: We are not affiliated with Medicare, CMS, or Craig R. Otteni's practice. This page displays publicly available CMS data to help you research Medicare providers. We do not sell insurance or represent any insurance company. For official enrollment and complete plan information, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Otteni

See which plans Dr. Otteni accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Colorado, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Otteni is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 81211, CO — the Family Practice's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

Compare Medicare Plans near 81211, CO →

Or call the office at (719) 395-9048 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Otteni Does

Dr. OtteniCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Otteni in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Otteni billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Otteni is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center

Salida, CO
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Otteni practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Otteni offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 28374 COUNTY RD, SUITE 317, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone: (719) 395-9048

Area Safety Grade

F

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

21 min

Average commute time in this zip · 80% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

37.1098

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

Get directions on Google Maps →

Other Primary Care Doctors near 81211, CO

If Dr. Otteni isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest primary care doctors near 81211, CO:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Erica K. SmithFamily Practice1.2 mi
David B. StuartFamily Practice3761.2 mi
Janet D. OmmenNurse Practitioner1.2 mi
Lisa R. BowlesNurse Practitioner1.2 mi
Agnes L. Charles-TorresInternal Medicine1171.2 mi
Amy E. HillsFamily Practice1.2 mi

View all primary care doctors near 81211, CO →

How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Otteni takes three steps:

Compare Medicare Plans near 81211, CO → All Doctors near 81211, CO

Craig R. Otteni: Common Questions

Does Dr. Otteni accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Otteni is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Otteni depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 81211, CO →
Where is Dr. Otteni's office?
Dr. Otteni practices at 28374 COUNTY RD, SUITE 317, Buena Vista, CO 81211. Phone: (719) 395-9048.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Otteni accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (719) 395-9048 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 81211, CO to see available options.
Does Dr. Otteni offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Otteni as offering telehealth. Call the office at (719) 395-9048 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Otteni?
Dr. Otteni graduated in 2013 and has been practicing for approximately 13 years.
How do I know if Dr. Otteni is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (719) 395-9048 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

View full profile →LinkedIn

Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

Medicare Resources

Choosing the right Medicare plan involves more than just doctor coverage. These guides help you evaluate the full picture:

Medicare Plans for Conditions Treated by Primary Care Specialists

See which Medicare plans score highest for conditions commonly managed by this specialty in 81211, CO:

Does your Medicare plan cover Dr. Otteni?

Compare Plans near 81211, CO →