Compare 23 allergists & immunologists in Colorado Springs, CO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Allergists & Immunologists
100%
Accepting patients
83%
Most common: MD
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Colorado Springs healthcare revolves around two realities: a large military community centered on Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base, and a fast-growing civilian population that has outpaced the city's medical infrastructure. UCHealth and CommonSpirit are expanding, but primary care wait times remain longer than in Denver.
Colorado Springs has 23 allergists & immunologists. The most common credential is MD (83%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Old Colorado City, Downtown Colorado Springs, Broadmoor, and Manitou Springs (nearby).
Medical offices cluster along North Academy Boulevard and the I-25 corridor through the center of the city. UCHealth Memorial Central sits downtown, while Penrose-St. Francis is on the south side near the Broadmoor. Military families can access Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson, but many also use off-base TRICARE providers along Academy.
Nearby hospitals include UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, and Evans Army Community Hospital (Fort Carson). Local training programs run through University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and Colorado College. Colorado Springs' large military population from Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base drives demand for veterans' and active-duty healthcare.
TRICARE coverage is more common here than in nearly any other Colorado city due to the Fort Carson and Peterson bases. On the civilian side, Anthem and Cigna have the widest provider networks. Kaiser Permanente has a smaller footprint here than in Denver. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) enrollment is moderate, with access through Peak Vista Community Health Centers. 70% accept Medicare.
The first visit takes 60 to 90 minutes. The allergist will take a detailed history of your symptoms, triggers, and previous treatments. Allergy skin testing is often done during the first visit: small amounts of common allergens are placed on your skin with tiny pricks, and reactions are read after 15 to 20 minutes. The results identify your specific triggers and guide treatment recommendations, which may include avoidance strategies, medications, or immunotherapy.
If you recently moved from a lower elevation, tell your doctor. Colorado Springs sits at 6,035 feet, and altitude can affect blood pressure readings, medication metabolism, and post-surgical recovery.
See an allergist if over-the-counter allergy medications are not controlling your symptoms, if you have asthma that is difficult to manage, if you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), if you suspect food allergies, if you need allergy testing to identify your triggers, if you have chronic hives or eczema, or if you experience frequent sinus infections that may be allergy-related.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Allergy skin testing: $150-500 · Allergy shots (per visit): $20-50 copay · EpiPen (generic): $150-400
At 6,035 feet, the altitude is even higher than Denver. New residents and visitors with cardiac or pulmonary conditions should flag this with their provider. UV exposure is significant year-round.
Sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes from pollen, dust, or pet dander can significantly affect your quality of life. Allergists identify your specific triggers through testing and offer treatment from medication to immunotherapy.
Food allergies range from mild discomfort to life-threatening reactions. Allergists perform skin and blood testing, create management plans, and prescribe emergency epinephrine when needed.
When asthma is triggered by allergens, an allergist identifies those triggers and may recommend allergy shots or sublingual tablets to reduce sensitivity over time.
Chronic hives or swelling episodes that keep returning need specialist evaluation. Allergists determine whether the cause is allergic, autoimmune, or idiopathic and tailor treatment accordingly.
If you have had a reaction to a medication, an allergist can test whether you are truly allergic and identify safe alternatives. This is especially important for antibiotic and anesthesia allergies.
Colorado Springs, CO has 23 licensed allergists & immunologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of allergists & immunologists in Colorado Springs, CO are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
TRICARE is a significant part of the local insurance mix due to the military presence. For civilians, Connect for Health Colorado marketplace plans are available from Anthem and Cigna. Kaiser Permanente has a limited network in the Springs. Health First Colorado covers Medicaid-eligible residents.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. Allergy skin testing costs $150 to $500. Each allergy shot visit has a copay of $20 to $50. An EpiPen (generic) costs $150 to $400. Actual costs in Colorado Springs, CO depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Allergy shots are cost-effective over time compared to years of daily medication. The total immunotherapy course costs less than five years of prescription allergy medications for most patients. Ask about generic epinephrine options and manufacturer coupons.
Colorado Springs is served primarily by UCHealth (Memorial Hospital system) and CommonSpirit (Penrose-St. Francis). The city has fewer specialists per capita than Denver, so referrals for complex cases often route to the Anschutz Medical Campus about 70 miles north. Military families have Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson as an additional option.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Colorado Springs, CO, 83% hold the MD credential and 13% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
70% of allergists & immunologists in Colorado Springs, CO accept Medicare. Medicare covers allergy testing and immunotherapy when medically necessary. Allergy medications are covered under Part D. Coverage for newer biologics (like omalizumab for severe asthma) may require prior authorization. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Yes. TRICARE covers care at many off-base providers throughout the city, particularly along Academy Boulevard and Powers Boulevard. You will need a referral from your PCM for most specialist visits under TRICARE Prime. TRICARE Select offers more flexibility to self-refer.
El Paso County has been growing faster than its primary care supply. New patient waitlists at some practices run several weeks. UCHealth and Optum urgent cares can bridge the gap while you establish a primary care relationship.
Top accepted carriers in Colorado Springs, CO include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-68781, centene, and qhp-33602.
Allergist visits are covered as specialist visits under medical insurance. Allergy skin testing is covered when medically indicated. Allergy shots (immunotherapy) are typically covered with a copay per injection visit. EpiPens and generic epinephrine auto-injectors are covered under pharmacy benefits, though copays vary widely. Ask about manufacturer coupons if costs are high. Some plans require a referral from your PCP.