About Kimberly I. Rieniets, DO
Dr. Rieniets is a licensed osteopathic (DO) physician and an ABIM board-certified Endocrinologist (2009 to 2029). She is a graduate of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center/National Capital Consortium Endocrinology fellowship (2009) and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Internal Medicine residency (2007).
Dr. Rieniets received post-graduate allopathic (MD) education at Walter Reed and has allopathic or ABIM board certification; however, her medical school training was osteopathic (DO). She is a 2004 graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
As an osteopath (DO), she adheres to the tenant of “patient heal thyself” with an emphasis on patient education and lifestyle therapies and a bias for offering the minimum necessary treatment.
With nearly 2 decades of experience in the management of endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional disorders, Dr. Rieniets applies her extensive training, knowledge, and skills to provide the highest standard of care and compassion and strives to uphold the Hippocratic oath (“first, do no harm”).
By leveraging a diverse education, up-to-date medical evidence, and current guidelines she collaborates with patients to provide safe and effective treatment.
Outside of her work as an endocrinologist, Dr. Rieniets pursues varied avocations.
Dr. Rieniets is a musician with present and past roles as a violinist and pianist for groups that include Littleton Symphony Orchestra, Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, International Orchestra, church music groups, and numerous chamber ensembles. She received "Honorable Mention" as a selected competitor in the 2011 Rocky Mountain Amateur Pianists International Competition and won a violin performance scholarship when she was a CSU student.
Dr. Rieniets is an award-winning iris grower and hybridizer. She has won regional and national awards for iris hybridization and horticulture. As an avid gardener, she participates in organizations that include Dig and Dream Garden Club, American Iris Society (AIS), Median Iris Society, and Elmohrs Iris Society. Volunteer positions include executive board member of Dig and Dream Garden club and AIS Region 20, AIS Judges Handbook revision committee participant (2020), and Median Iris Society seed exchange chairman.
Education
Dr. Rieniets graduated with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State University, from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, from San Diego Mesa College, and with a Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University. Kimberly I. Rieniets, DO earned a degree of a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Licenses
Kimberly I. Rieniets, DO has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since September 26, 2006, and her NPI number is 1003917246. Dr. Rieniets certified her NPI information on 08/05/2022.
Associations
Dr. Kimberly I. Rieniets, Owner is a member of:
- Endocrine Society
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurance
Dr. Kimberly I. Rieniets, Owner accepts the following insurance providers:
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Aetna [Aetna Life Insurance Company]
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield [HMO Colorado, Inc., dba HMO Nevada]
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employees Program (FEP)
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Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]
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Health First Colorado
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Humana [Humana Health Plan]
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Optum [Optum, Inc.]
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TriCare
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UnitedHealthcare of Colorado, Inc.
Book an Appointment
Dr. Kimberly I. Rieniets is a verified endocrinologist on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kimberly I. Rieniets, please call (720) 447-8837.
