Compare 20 pulmonologists in Colorado Springs, CO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Pulmonologists
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Accepting patients
70%
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 20 pulmonologists. The most common credential is MD (70%). 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. 75% accept Medicare.
The first visit includes a review of your symptoms, smoking history, environmental exposures, and current medications. The pulmonologist will listen to your lungs and may order pulmonary function tests (PFTs), which measure how well your lungs move air and exchange oxygen. PFTs involve breathing into a mouthpiece in various patterns. You may also need imaging or a bronchoscopy depending on your symptoms.
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 a pulmonologist for a chronic cough lasting more than eight weeks, shortness of breath that worsens over time, COPD management, severe or hard-to-control asthma, recurrent pneumonia, abnormal chest imaging (nodules, masses, scarring), coughing up blood, occupational lung exposures (asbestos, silica), or sleep-disordered breathing that a sleep study has confirmed.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Pulmonary function test: $150-500 · Chest CT: $300-3,000 · Bronchoscopy: $1,500-5,000
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.
Pulmonologists manage moderate to severe asthma, perform pulmonary function testing, and develop treatment plans that reduce flares and keep your airways open.
COPD is a progressive lung condition most commonly caused by smoking. Pulmonologists prescribe inhalers, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy to slow progression and improve quality of life.
Loud snoring, gasping during sleep, and daytime exhaustion may indicate obstructive sleep apnea. Pulmonologists order sleep studies and manage CPAP therapy or other treatments.
A cough that lasts more than eight weeks has a cause, whether it is acid reflux, postnasal drip, asthma, or something else. Pulmonologists work through the differential to find and treat it.
Pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases cause progressive scarring of the lungs. Pulmonologists manage these complex conditions with medication and monitoring to slow disease progression.
Colorado Springs, CO has 20 licensed pulmonologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pulmonologists 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. Pulmonary function tests cost $150 to $500. A chest CT runs $300 to $3,000. A bronchoscopy costs $1,500 to $5,000. Actual costs in Colorado Springs, CO depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Brand-name inhalers can be expensive ($200 to $500 per month). Generic alternatives exist for many common inhalers. Ask your pulmonologist about cost-effective options and manufacturer savings programs.
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, 70% hold the MD credential and 15% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
75% of pulmonologists in Colorado Springs, CO accept Medicare. Medicare covers pulmonology visits, PFTs, and pulmonary rehabilitation (up to 36 sessions). Supplemental oxygen and nebulizers are covered under durable medical equipment. 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 medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-68781, qhp-73751, and qhp-57845.
Pulmonology visits are covered as specialist visits. PFTs and imaging require prior authorization in many plans. Inhalers can be expensive, with brand-name combination inhalers costing $200 to $500 per month without insurance. Ask about generic alternatives and manufacturer copay programs. Pulmonary rehabilitation is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans with a physician order.