Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Richard A. Cappiello

MD · Rheumatology
P O BOX
SUITE 130
Fruita, CO 81521
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 47+ Years Practicing
203
Medicare Patients / yr
4
Procedures Billed
47
Years Practicing
5
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.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Cappiello

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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. Cappiello is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 81521, CO — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Cappiello Does

Dr. Cappiello served 203 Medicare patients across 1,750 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 70% below the average Rheumatology in Colorado (670 patients across 76 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,44017
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)180101
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)10365
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)2720

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Cappiello 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. Cappiello is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Community Hospital

Grand Junction, CO
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

Grand Junction, CO
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Delta County Memorial Hospital

Delta, CO
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Family Health West Hospital

Fruita, CO
Rating not available

Grand River Hospital District

Rifle, CO
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: P O BOX, SUITE 130, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

25 min

Average commute time in this zip · 87% 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

96.3957

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

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 81521, CO

If Dr. Cappiello isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 81521, CO:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jessica M. MearsRheumatology282<1 mi
Joshua M. GavinRheumatology448<1 mi
Richard J. ZogalaRheumatology8148.4 mi
Anjani PillarisettyRheumatology170591.5 mi
Augusto M. QuilonRheumatology403650.0 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 81521, CO →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Cappiello's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Richard A. Cappiello: Common Questions

Does Dr. Cappiello accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Cappiello is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Cappiello depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 81521, CO →
Where is Dr. Cappiello's office?
Dr. Cappiello practices at P O BOX, SUITE 130, Fruita, CO 81521. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Cappiello accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 81521, CO to see available options.
Does Dr. Cappiello offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Cappiello as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Cappiello?
Dr. Cappiello graduated in 1979 and has been practicing for approximately 47 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Cappiello treated 203 Medicare patients across 4 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Cappiello 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 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.

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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

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