Michelle Paturzo, PA-C
Michelle Paturzo, PA-C is a Physician Assistant in Lakewood, CO, registered under NPI 1003464603. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Lakewood, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 28, 2026. Parking is available about 584 ft away. There is EV charging 0.48 mi from the office (Electrify America) — useful if you are driving in from out of town. The nearest transit stop is 0.25 mi away, served by W Colfax Ave & Colorado Mills Pkwy.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 332 ft ~2 min
Parking 486 ft ~2 min
Transit W Colfax & Cole Blvd 568 ft ~3 min
Parking 584 ft ~3 min
Transit W Colfax Ave & Hawthorne Rd 670 ft ~3 min
Transit W Colfax Ave & Colorado Mills Pkwy 0.25 mi ~6 min
Restaurant Phở Southeast 0.27 mi ~6 min
14025 West Colfax Drive, 80401
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Restaurant Birrieria Doña María 0.27 mi ~6 min
14025 West Colfax Drive, 80401
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Restaurant Freddy's 0.28 mi ~6 min
Hotel SpringHill Suites Denver West/Golden 0.35 mi ~8 min
Grocery Whole Foods Market 0.40 mi ~8 min
14225 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood 80401-3211
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
EV charging Rivian Adventure Network 0.43 mi ~9 min
EV charging Tesla Supercharger 0.43 mi ~9 min
EV charging Electrify America 0.48 mi ~10 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
NPPES does not list a state licence number for this record. That is not unusual — organizations and some provider types are not required to file one. Verify current licensure with the relevant state board before care.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Physician Assistant
- PAC ID
- 6901280528
- Enrollment ID
- I20220831002344
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Physician Assistant. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Physician Assistant covers
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 363A00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363A00000X | Physician Assistant | — | — | primary |
| 390200000X | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | — |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003464603 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Last updated | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | PA-C |
| Practice address |
1667 COLE BLVD STE 200 Lakewood, CO 80401 (033) 420-3131 Fax (303) 420-1984 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
Sum = 57 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 3 · actual last digit = 3
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.