JOHN EAKIN M.D. – NPI #1316239775
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

JOHN EAKIN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316239775 to JOHN EAKIN on May 04, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 03, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN EAKIN below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN EAKIN

NPI Number
1316239775
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN EAKIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4925 N NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918-8600
Phone: (719) 776-3750 Fax: (719) 776-3751
1 Other location(s):
4925 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-8600
Phone: (719) 776-3750
Fax: (719) 776-3751
Mailing address
PO BOX 11889
ZEPHYR COVE, NV 89448-3889
Phone: (530) 543-5781 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 03, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)
CO DR.0073503

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Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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