Dr. Christopher J Lace , MD
Anesthesiology • Aurora, CO
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Lace, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Lace delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12605 E 16TH AVE.
Dr. Lace is affiliated with University Physicians Incorporated and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
12605 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
Medicare Profile & Education
Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
2003
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Aurora, CO
Practicing in Aurora, CO (1245 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery
|
65 | 63 | $676.92 | $59.99 |
|
00811
Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
|
26 | 26 | $800.00 | $66.36 |
|
00731
Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
|
23 | 23 | $1056.52 | $76.63 |
|
00140
Anesthesia for procedure on eye
|
12 | 12 | $891.67 | $81.34 |
|
00103
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
|
12 | 12 | $950.00 | $87.01 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-12-22NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LP3000X
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
University Physicians Incorporated
13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 800457106
Phone: 7207771234
University Physicians Incorporated
1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 800452541
Phone: 7208480000
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Family Nurse Practitioner
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Anesthesiology (License #48174 in CO)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 800452545 (Tel: 7208480000)
Registered at PO BOX 110429, AURORA, CO 800420429 (Tel: 3034937000)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LACE, MD
Anesthesiology (License #48174 in CO)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 110429
Aurora, CO 800420429
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